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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Act 1 of the play set?
(a) In front of a church.
(b) At a train station.
(c) In a park.
(d) At a theater.

2. Which of the following best describes Higgins's profession?
(a) Playwright.
(b) Phoneticist.
(c) Linguist.
(d) Sociologist.

3. Why doesHenry Sweet not become more prominent?
(a) He angera many people by publishing a libelous article.
(b) He scorns everyone who did not agree with him about the importance of phonetics.
(c) Nobody agrees with him that phonetics are important.
(d) He is an ill-natured man.

4. What does Higgins tempt Liza with just as she is about to leave?
(a) New clothes.
(b) A chocolate.
(c) A purse full of coins.
(d) A diamond ring.

5. What is the Flower Girl selling?
(a) Violets.
(b) Daisies.
(c) Poppies.
(d) Roses.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is the Flower Girl?

2. How does the Flower Girl know Freddy's name?

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

4. Why does Liza become upset with Higgins?

5. How does Higgins make his money?

(see the answer key)

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