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

2. Which is true of Pygmalion at the time Shaw wrote his Preface?
(a) It is extremely successful in Europe, and he hopes to make it so in America.
(b) It is extremely successful in America, but not in Europe.
(c) It is extremely successful on stage, and he hopes to make a movie of it.
(d) It is extremely successful on stage and screen all over North America and Europe.

3. Which of the following does Shaw identify as a problem among his fellow English?
(a) The English are snobs who look down on people who can't speak English.
(b) The English are poor spellers.
(c) The English can't speak their own language properly.
(d) The English do not bother to learn other European languages.

4. What are the Pitman and Gregg systems?
(a) Early dictaphones.
(b) Phonetic alphabets.
(c) Successful business organizations.
(d) Popular systems of shorthand.

5. To Shaw, what is the main advantage of Henry Sweet's "Current Shorthand"?
(a) It can be used on postcards, where there is limited space to write.
(b) Everyone is familiar with it, as it is widely taught in secretarial schools.
(c) It can express every sound in the language perfectly.
(d) It can be used as a kind of secret code or cryptogram.