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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Liza think about the party?
(a) She is dazzled by all the glamour and glitz and never wants it to end.
(b) She is delighted that she is causing such a sensation.
(c) She thinks she can never fit in with all these people.
(d) She agrees with Higgins that high society parties are dreadfully boring.

2. To what does Higgins compare Liza?
(a) The Queen of Sheba.
(b) A squashed cabbage-leaf.
(c) A diamond in the rough.
(d) A flower in the mud.

3. What two subjects has Higgins told Liza she must stick to in polite conversation?
(a) The weather and politics.
(b) Hobbies and sports.
(c) The weather and people's health.
(d) Family and friends.

4. What does Mrs. Higgins say Pickering and Higgins have done wrong?
(a) They should have complimented Liza.
(b) They should not have kicked her out.
(c) They should never have taught Liza.
(d) They should have paid Liza a regular wage.

5. What new skill does Liza have?
(a) She speaks perfect French.
(b) She plays the piano beautifully.
(c) She cooks delicious meals for Higgins.
(d) She has learned the fine art of conversation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main reason Higgins brings Liza to the social visit at the beginning of Act 3?

2. What does Higgins think is a disgusting sight?

3. What does the ambassador's wife think of Liza?

4. Who is Neppomuck?

5. Who says, "The secret is not having good manners or bad manners or any other particular sort of manners, but having the same manner for all human souls."

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