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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 Mrs. Higgins portrayed?
(a) Silly and snobbish.
(b) Very controlling of her son.
(c) Adoring of her son, her only child.
(d) Elegant and sensible.

2. What is a problem with the English language, according to Shaw?
(a) It is difficult for foreigners to learn well.
(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 not spelled the way it should be pronounced.

3. What does Higgins think of Liza at the end of Act 5?
(a) She's an ignorant fool.
(b) She's a millstone around his neck.
(c) She's the loveliest girl he's ever seen.
(d) She is a tower of strength.

4. Where do Freddy and Liza go at the end of Act 4?
(a) They ride around the city all night.
(b) To see Mrs. Higgins.
(c) To Covent Garden, where they see Liza's father.
(d) To the chapel to get married.

5. What is one of Shaw's purposes in writing this play?
(a) To let people know of the existence of phoneticians and how important they are.
(b) To encourage people to value all types of accents in English.
(c) To entertain people and make them forget their worries for another day.
(d) To make people aware of the social inequalities in England.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Higgins's profession?

2. Where does Liza tell Freddy she is going at the end of Act 1?

3. Which of the following is among Liza's treasured possessions?

4. Why doesn't Sweet's shorthand become popular?

5. What does Freddy tell the officer?

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