Pygmalion Quiz | Eight Week Quiz E

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Pygmalion Quiz | Eight Week Quiz E

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Shaw, what can people do to get rid of their low-class accents?
(a) People should not try to get rid of their low-class accents; they should be proud of the way they speak.
(b) They must be trained by a phonetics expert.
(c) They should imitate people who speak proper English.
(d) It cannot be done in real life.

2. What do Higgins and Pickering fear might happen at the end of Act 3 to spoil their bet?
(a) Neppomuck might figure out Liza's true background and create a scene.
(b) Neppomuck might tell the hosts about Higgins's bet.
(c) Liza might say curse words and create a scene.
(d) Liza might tell Neppomuck the truth.

3. Which of the following does Shaw identify as a problem among his fellow English?
(a) The English are poor spellers.
(b) The English can't speak their own language properly.
(c) The English do not bother to learn other European languages.
(d) The English are snobs who look down on people who can't speak English.

4. What mistake does Liza make in the bathroom?
(a) She uses the toothbrush to brush her hair.
(b) She thinks the bathtub is for washing clothes.
(c) She burns herself with the hot water in the bath.
(d) She thinks the toilet is for washing hands.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following describes the Gentleman (later identified as Pickering)?

2. Of what does Mrs. Pearce warn Higgins?

3. How is Mrs. Higgins portrayed?

4. What question does Liza have for Higgins after the party is over and they are back at Higgins's home?

5. What shocking word does Liza use during the social visit with the Eynsford Hills in Act 3?

(see the answer key)

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