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Pygmalion Quiz

George Bernard Shaw
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Pygmalion Quiz

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1)

When Liza comes to see Higgins in Act 2, what does she ask him to do? (from Act 2)

Make her into a duchess.
Help her open a flower shop.
Return the money he took the night before.
Give her speech lessons.
2)

With which famous author's egalitarian ideas does Clara become obsessed, causing her to lose her snobbery? (from Epilogue)

Virginia Woolf.
John Milton.
E. M. Forster.
H. G. Wells.
3)

How does Liza feel about the bedroom she'll be staying in? (from Act 2)

She says it makes her feel like a duchess.
She's not used to sleeping in a bed and it seems very strange to her.
She thinks it's too good and clean for the likes of her.
She's amazed by its luxurious furnishings.
4)

What happened to Liza's parents? (from Act 2)

They are too poor to take care of her, so she lives on her own.
She has no parents; they are dead.
Her father is gone and her stepfather beats her.
She has no mother, and her father and stepmother kicked her out.
5)

What does Liza want to do after her bath? (from Act 2)

Change back into her old clothes since she feels uncomfortable this way.
Start her lessons immediately.
Go out and show off her new clothes.
Have a serious talk with her father.
6)

What new skill does Liza have? (from Act 3)

She has learned the fine art of conversation.
She speaks perfect French.
She plays the piano beautifully.
She cooks delicious meals for Higgins.
7)

What is Mrs. Eynsford Hill's economic situation? (from Epilogue)

She is quite comfortable and supports her children.
She is extremely wealthy.
She is struggling to maintain her upper-class lifestyle.
She is impoverished and must find work.
8)

What is one of Freddy's skills? (from Epilogue)

He speaks Italian.
He is a skilled accountant.
He speaks Latin.
He is a skilled secretary.
9)

Who is delighted with Liza's "small talk" during the social visit with the Eynsford Hills in Act 3? (from Act 3)

Mrs. Higgins.
Freddy and Clara.
Mrs. Eynsford Hill.
Higgins and Pickering.
10)

What mistake does Liza make in the bathroom? (from Act 2)

She thinks the toilet is for washing hands.
She uses the toothbrush to brush her hair.
She thinks the bathtub is for washing clothes.
She burns herself with the hot water in the bath.
11)

Who comes looking for Higgins at the beginning of Act 5? (from Act 5)

Freddy, to ask Liza's hand in marriage.
The police, to ask him questions.
Liza's father, Doolittle.
Liza, demanding an apology.
12)

What do Higgins and Pickering fear might happen at the end of Act 3 to spoil their bet? (from Act 3)

Liza might tell Neppomuck the truth.
Neppomuck might tell the hosts about Higgins's bet.
Liza might say curse words and create a scene.
Neppomuck might figure out Liza's true background and create a scene.
13)

How much money does Doolittle demand from Higgins in exchange for his daughter? (from Act 2)

One hundred pounds.
Five pounds.
Ten pounds.
Fifty pounds.
14)

What does Higgins think of Liza at the end of Act 5? (from Act 5)

She is a tower of strength.
She's an ignorant fool.
She's a millstone around his neck.
She's the loveliest girl he's ever seen.
15)

What does Higgins tempt Liza with just as she is about to leave? (from Act 2)

A purse full of coins.
A chocolate.
A diamond ring.
New clothes.
16)

Where do Freddy and Liza go at the end of Act 4? (from Act 4)

They ride around the city all night.
To the chapel to get married.
To see Mrs. Higgins.
To Covent Garden, where they see Liza's father.
17)

What does Liza realize at the end of Act 5? (from Act 5)

She's no better than she ever was.
She's truly and deeply in love with Higgins.
She's every bit as good as Higgins.
She's truly and deeply in love with Freddy.
18)

What does Liza say she never did when she was a flower girl? (from Act 4)

Put herself on display like a bird in a cage.
Sell herself for money.
Cry for love.
Obey a man.
19)

What becomes of Liza's father, Doolittle? (from Epilogue)

He becomes a hit in high society and dines with duchesses.
He is embraced by conventional middle-class society.
He becomes a good father and supports Liza at last.
He loses all his money in drinking and gambling, and is poor again.
20)

What new skill does Higgins teach Liza? (from Epilogue)

Calligraphy.
The Spanish guitar.
The violin.
Phonetics.
21)

What shocking word does Liza use during the social visit with the Eynsford Hills in Act 3? (from Act 3)

Bloody.
Damn.
Devil.
Murder.
22)

What does Liza do when she looks into the mirror? (from Act 4)

Breaks into a self-satisfied smile.
Bursts into tears.
Sticks her tongue out at herself.
Screams in rage.
23)

What skill does Neppomuck have? (from Act 3)

He is a clever international spy who can read people's body language.
He can do magic tricks and sleight of hand.
He is a psychic capable of reading the secret thoughts of people.
He is an interpreter who knows 32 languages.
24)

To whom does Liza plan to go for advice the day after she leaves Higgins? (from Act 4)

Pickering.
Mrs. Higgins.
Her father.
Mrs. Pearce.
25)

What does Higgins ask Mrs. Pearce to do with Liza's clothing? (from Act 2)

Sew it so that it doesn't look so raggedy.
Burn it at once.
Throw it away.
Wash it in boiling water to kill the mites.
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