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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the setting at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) Mrs. Higgins's drawing room.
(b) Buckingham Palace.
(c) Mrs. Eynsford Hill's parlor.
(d) The Embassy.

2. What happened to Liza's parents?
(a) Her father is gone and her stepfather beats her.
(b) She has no parents; they are dead.
(c) She has no mother, and her father and stepmother kicked her out.
(d) They are too poor to take care of her, so she lives on her own.

3. Who is Neppomuck?
(a) The ambassador from Hungary.
(b) A former student of Higgins.
(c) A major rival of Higgins.
(d) A Hungarian prince.

4. What is a problem with the English language, according to Shaw?
(a) It is not spelled the way it should be pronounced.
(b) It is a vulgar language when compared to Latinate languages such as French.
(c) It doesn't have a beautiful sound when spoken.
(d) It is difficult for foreigners to learn well.

5. Why does Liza become upset with Higgins?
(a) She thinks he's spying on her for the police.
(b) He knocks over her basket of flowers.
(c) He won't give her any money.
(d) He makes fun of her accent in front of everyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bet does Higgins make with Pickering?

2. What is Higgins the author of?

3. For how long will Liza stay with Higgins as his pupil?

4. What is one of Shaw's purposes in writing this play?

5. What does Higgins tempt Liza with just as she is about to leave?

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