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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the last part of Act 3, Higgins and Pickering take Liza for her final test. Where does this "test" take place?
(a) At a party at the Embassy.
(b) At a grand ball in Buckingham Palace.
(c) At the prestigious Ascot horse races.
(d) At a Beethoven concert.

3. What does Higgins eat while he talks of Liza's future?
(a) An apple.
(b) Chocolates.
(c) A pear.
(d) Grapes.

4. What does Mrs. Higgins think when her son shows up for a social visit at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) She wants him to leave because he offends all her friends.
(b) She wants to introduce him to some young ladies eligible for marriage.
(c) She is delighted and she brags to all her friends about him.
(d) She is delighted to see him and she always begs him to socialize more.

5. For whom or what does Pickering say the evening has been a real triumph?
(a) For Higgins.
(b) For Liza.
(c) For humanity.
(d) For the young science of phonetics.

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

7. What is striking about Neppomuck's appearance?
(a) He is extremely large and burly.
(b) He has a very hairy face.
(c) He has very dark, swarthy skin.
(d) He is exceptionally handsome.

8. Which of the following does Higgins call Liza in Act 4 when she bursts out in a rage at him?
(a) Screaming banshee.
(b) She-devil.
(c) Ungrateful vermin.
(d) Presumptuous insect.

9. What is the difference between a lady and a flower girl?
(a) How she behaves.
(b) How she's treated.
(c) Her moral values.
(d) How she speaks.

10. Why does the policeman stop Freddy and Liza?
(a) He thinks Liza has stolen the jewels.
(b) He recognizes Liza as a flower girl.
(c) Liza has dropped her handkerchief.
(d) They are kissing in the street.

11. Who says, "I havnt any small talk. If people would only be frank and say what they really think!"
(a) Higgins.
(b) Liza.
(c) Freddy.
(d) Clara.

12. What shocking thing does Liza tell her listeners at the social visit with the Eynsford Hills in Act 3?
(a) Her aunt caught diphtheria and died a horrible death.
(b) She believes her aunt was murdered over a hat.
(c) She is in love with Freddy.
(d) She is in love with Colonel Pickering.

13. What upsets Higgins now that Liza is gone?
(a) He doesn't have anyone to find his slippers.
(b) He needs her to cook his breakfast.
(c) He doesn't know what appointments he has.
(d) He misses the sound of her voice.

14. What does Liza say she doesn't want to be accused of?
(a) Fraud.
(b) Blackmail.
(c) Stealing.
(d) Prostitution.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While talking with the Eynsford Hills at the social visit in Act 3, what does Higgins say all people really are?

2. What do Higgins and Pickering fear might happen at the end of Act 3 to spoil their bet?

3. What does Liza ask Higgins about her clothes?

4. Why is Freddy waiting outside Higgins's house when Liza leaves Higgins?

5. Why is Pickering afraid at the party?

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