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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who comes looking for Higgins at the beginning of Act 5?
(a) Liza's father, Doolittle.
(b) The police, to ask him questions.
(c) Liza, demanding an apology.
(d) Freddy, to ask Liza's hand in marriage.

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

3. What question does Liza have for Higgins after the party is over and they are back at Higgins's home?
(a) Who will ever marry someone like me?
(b) What's to become of me?
(c) Don't you think I'm beautiful?
(d) Will I ever be a real lady?

4. What new skill does Liza have?
(a) She has learned the fine art of conversation.
(b) She plays the piano beautifully.
(c) She speaks perfect French.
(d) She cooks delicious meals for Higgins.

5. What does Liza want to do after her bath?
(a) Change back into her old clothes since she feels uncomfortable this way.
(b) Have a serious talk with her father.
(c) Start her lessons immediately.
(d) Go out and show off her new clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. About how much do Liza's clothes cost?

2. What surprises Mrs. Pearce?

3. Why does Shaw's attempt to help Sweet fail?

4. What two subjects has Higgins told Liza she must stick to in polite conversation?

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

(see the answer key)

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