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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what basis do some English people despise others?
(a) Whether they are foreign or native-born citizens.
(b) Their socioeconomic class.
(c) Their level of education.
(d) Their accents or dialects of English.

2. What does the Flower Girl call the Gentleman?
(a) Father.
(b) Sir.
(c) Captain.
(d) Governor.

3. How does Liza feel about the bedroom she'll be staying in?
(a) She says it makes her feel like a duchess.
(b) She thinks it's too good and clean for the likes of her.
(c) She's not used to sleeping in a bed and it seems very strange to her.
(d) She's amazed by its luxurious furnishings.

4. Why doesn't Sweet's shorthand become popular?
(a) It is not a complete and exact phonetic script.
(b) It is not legible.
(c) He does not have the business organization he needs to popularize it.
(d) It is very difficult to learn.

5. Which system does Shaw use to write his Preface?
(a) Gregg.
(b) A typewriter.
(c) Current Shorthand.
(d) Pitman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can Higgins guess about people?

2. According to Shaw, what can people do to get rid of their low-class accents?

3. What city is the setting of Shaw's play?

4. What is Liza's father's profession?

5. What is the Flower Girl selling?

(see the answer key)

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