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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Henry Higgins described?
(a) He is young and handsome, but sloppy in his dress.
(b) He is about forty years old, strong and energetic.
(c) He is elderly and distinguished, with the appearance of a scholar.
(d) He is thin and feeble, but has a strong scientific mind.

2. Why is Doolittle dressed up at the end of the play?
(a) To make a speech.
(b) To impress Liza and Higgins.
(c) For Liza and Freddy's wedding.
(d) For his wedding.

3. What does Higgins think of his mother?
(a) He is annoyed by her nagging.
(b) He puts up with her because he loves her so much.
(c) He adores her and finds her the model of all lovable women.
(d) He thinks she is like all other women, a silly fool.

4. How does Higgins make his money?
(a) He is a professor at Oxford.
(b) He is an inventor.
(c) He writes plays.
(d) He teaches people to speak with a proper accent.

5. What surprises Mrs. Pearce?
(a) Liza's clothing is torn and dirty.
(b) Liza has only one change of clothing to her name.
(c) Liza never wears pajamas; she sleeps in her underwear.
(d) Liza has no underwear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does NOT describe the Flower Girl's appearance?

2. What does Mrs. Higgins think when her son shows up for a social visit at the beginning of Act 3?

3. What does Higgins say when he finds that Liza is not married?

4. What does Higgins say he will do if Liza doesn't come back?

5. What does Higgins think is a disgusting sight?

(see the answer key)

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