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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Higgins say to Liza after she faces up to him and hurts his feelings in Act 4?
(a) He always loved her, although she never knew it.
(b) Such an insignificant girl as her can never hurt him.
(c) There can never be any feeling between the likes of her and the likes of him.
(d) She has wounded him to the core.

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

4. About how much do Liza's clothes cost?
(a) 1000 pounds
(b) 200 pounds.
(c) 500 pounds.
(d) 1200 pounds.

5. What does Mrs. Higgins say Pickering and Higgins have done wrong?
(a) They should not have kicked her out.
(b) They should have complimented Liza.
(c) They should have paid Liza a regular wage.
(d) They should never have taught Liza.

6. What is the main reason Higgins brings Liza to the social visit at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) To allow his mother to meet her.
(b) To see if people really believe that she is a duchess.
(c) To announce their upcoming engagement.
(d) To give her practice in polite conversation.

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

8. What does Neppomuck think must be Liza's true background?
(a) She is a European duchess.
(b) She was educated in France.
(c) She is a Hungarian princess.
(d) She is American.

9. What is Mrs. Higgins concerned about after meeting Liza at the social visit in Act 3?
(a) Whether Liza will be able to pass as a lady.
(b) How many people Liza will offend with her shocking talk.
(c) What will happen to Liza when the experiment is over.
(d) Whether her son will fall in love with Liza.

10. What does Higgins say about the experiment with Liza?
(a) It is dreadfully boring and he thanks God it's over.
(b) He is so nervous about it that he's glad it's finally over.
(c) It will make him famous if anyone finds out--which they won't.
(d) It is the most significant experiment of his entire career.

11. Why is Pickering afraid at the party?
(a) Neppomuck is on the verge of discovering the truth about Liza.
(b) Liza is playing the part too well.
(c) The ambassador's wife asks too many questions.
(d) Liza makes a mistake when she says a shocking word.

12. At the beginning of Act 5, Doolittle's life has changed. What must he now do?
(a) Work hard as a laborer to support Liza.
(b) Go at once to America to work for Ezra Wannafeller.
(c) Give lectures about morality.
(d) Teach phonetics at a new school for the poor.

13. How does Higgins promise to treat Liza if she comes back to him?
(a) The same as always.
(b) Like a duchess.
(c) With respect and care.
(d) With all his love.

14. What does Liza do when she looks into the mirror?
(a) Breaks into a self-satisfied smile.
(b) Sticks her tongue out at herself.
(c) Bursts into tears.
(d) Screams in rage.

15. Why is Doolittle dressed up at the end of the play?
(a) To make a speech.
(b) For his wedding.
(c) To impress Liza and Higgins.
(d) For Liza and Freddy's wedding.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Liza say she doesn't want to be accused of?

3. How is Mrs. Higgins portrayed?

4. What is the setting at the beginning of Act 3?

5. What does the ambassador's wife think of Liza?

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