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Who is waiting for Freddy to return with a cab?
Who is waiting for Freddy to return with a cab?
What relation is Clara to Mrs. Eynsford-Hill?
What relation is Clara to Mrs. Eynsford-Hill?
What is Freddy sent to search for when he leaves after colliding with the flower girl?
What is Freddy sent to search for when he leaves after colliding with the flower girl?
What does the flower girl call everyone, including Freddy and Charlie?
What does the flower girl call everyone, including Freddy and Charlie?
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Who is the expert in phonetics who is taking notes of the flower girl's speech?
Who is the expert in phonetics who is taking notes of the flower girl's speech?
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What does Professor Henry Higgins believe he can teach the flower girl in three months?
What does Professor Henry Higgins believe he can teach the flower girl in three months?
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How do bystanders react when the flower girl proclaims she is a good girl?
How do bystanders react when the flower girl proclaims she is a good girl?
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What do people warn the flower girl about when Colonel Pickering gives her some money?
What do people warn the flower girl about when Colonel Pickering gives her some money?
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What is Colonel Pickering's reaction when the flower girl tries to coax him to buy flowers?
What is Colonel Pickering's reaction when the flower girl tries to coax him to buy flowers?
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Where is the group of people gathered under protection from the rain?
Where is the group of people gathered under protection from the rain?
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What does Eliza Doolittle want to learn from Professor Higgins?
What does Eliza Doolittle want to learn from Professor Higgins?
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Who makes a wager with Professor Higgins about being able to teach Eliza Doolittle to speak like a duchess?
Who makes a wager with Professor Higgins about being able to teach Eliza Doolittle to speak like a duchess?
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Why does Eliza throw a slipper at Higgins during the story?
Why does Eliza throw a slipper at Higgins during the story?
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How does Mr. Doolittle feel about the money left in trust for him to lecture on moral reforms?
How does Mr. Doolittle feel about the money left in trust for him to lecture on moral reforms?
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Why does Eliza refuse to return to Professor Higgins' house at the end of the story?
Why does Eliza refuse to return to Professor Higgins' house at the end of the story?
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In the story, why does Eliza visit Professor Higgins in the first place?
In the story, why does Eliza visit Professor Higgins in the first place?
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How does Colonel Pickering react when Professor Higgins orders Eliza to be taken away for lessons?
How does Colonel Pickering react when Professor Higgins orders Eliza to be taken away for lessons?
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What impresses the guests at Professor Higgins' mother's house about Eliza's speech?
What impresses the guests at Professor Higgins' mother's house about Eliza's speech?
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"Tossed back into the gutter" is a metaphor used in the text to symbolize:
"Tossed back into the gutter" is a metaphor used in the text to symbolize:
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What is Mr. Doolittle's reaction when he accuses Professor Higgins of ruining him?
What is Mr. Doolittle's reaction when he accuses Professor Higgins of ruining him?
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What role does Mrs. Higgins play in the play Pygmalion?
What role does Mrs. Higgins play in the play Pygmalion?
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What distinguishes Colonel Pickering from Professor Higgins in their characters?
What distinguishes Colonel Pickering from Professor Higgins in their characters?
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What transformation does Alfred Doolittle undergo in the play?
What transformation does Alfred Doolittle undergo in the play?
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What is Freddy Eynsford Hill's relationship with Eliza?
What is Freddy Eynsford Hill's relationship with Eliza?
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What leads to Freddy Eynsford Hill being described as a fool in the play?
What leads to Freddy Eynsford Hill being described as a fool in the play?
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How does Colonel Pickering contribute positively to Eliza's experience with Professor Higgins?
How does Colonel Pickering contribute positively to Eliza's experience with Professor Higgins?
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What motivates Alfred Doolittle to pursue money from Henry Higgins?
What motivates Alfred Doolittle to pursue money from Henry Higgins?
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In what way does Mrs. Higgins contrast with her son, Professor Higgins?
In what way does Mrs. Higgins contrast with her son, Professor Higgins?
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What does Alfred Doolittle's transformation into a moral reform society lecturer say about Shaw's social commentary?
What does Alfred Doolittle's transformation into a moral reform society lecturer say about Shaw's social commentary?
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What character trait does Freddy Eynsford Hill exhibit in his pursuit of Eliza?
What character trait does Freddy Eynsford Hill exhibit in his pursuit of Eliza?
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What does Professor Henry Higgins believe in and develop in the story?
What does Professor Henry Higgins believe in and develop in the story?
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Which of the following best describes Eliza Doolittle's transformation?
Which of the following best describes Eliza Doolittle's transformation?
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What is Professor Henry Higgins' biggest fault in the story?
What is Professor Henry Higgins' biggest fault in the story?
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How does Professor Henry Higgins document his phonetic subjects in the story?
How does Professor Henry Higgins document his phonetic subjects in the story?
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What quality helps Eliza Doolittle make a statement for her own dignity after the ambassador's party?
What quality helps Eliza Doolittle make a statement for her own dignity after the ambassador's party?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Professor Henry Higgins as described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Professor Henry Higgins as described in the text?
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What makes Eliza Doolittle seem different from conventional romantic heroines in the story?
What makes Eliza Doolittle seem different from conventional romantic heroines in the story?
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How does Eliza Doolittle defy conventional notions about romantic heroines at the beginning of the story?
How does Eliza Doolittle defy conventional notions about romantic heroines at the beginning of the story?
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What sets Professor Henry Higgins apart from others in the story?
What sets Professor Henry Higgins apart from others in the story?
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How does Eliza Doolittle react to Professor Henry Higgins' insensitive treatment at the ambassador's party?
How does Eliza Doolittle react to Professor Henry Higgins' insensitive treatment at the ambassador's party?
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Study Notes
Characters and Relationships
- Clara is Mrs. Eynsford-Hill's niece
- Freddy Eynsford-Hill is in love with Eliza Doolittle
- Alfred Doolittle is Eliza's father
- Henry Higgins is an expert in phonetics
- Colonel Pickering is a friend of Henry Higgins
- Mrs. Higgins is Henry Higgins' mother
Plot Points
- Freddy collides with the flower girl (Eliza Doolittle) and is sent to search for a cab
- Eliza Doolittle visits Professor Higgins to learn how to speak like a duchess
- Professor Higgins makes a wager with Colonel Pickering that he can teach Eliza to speak like a duchess in three months
- Eliza Doolittle throws a slipper at Higgins during the story
- Eliza refuses to return to Professor Higgins' house at the end of the story
Themes and Symbolism
- "Tossed back into the gutter" is a metaphor for the danger of Eliza returning to her old life
- Alfred Doolittle's transformation into a moral reform society lecturer is a commentary on social class and morality
- Eliza Doolittle's transformation is a commentary on social class and identity
Character Traits
- Professor Higgins believes in his ability to teach anyone to speak like a duchess and is confident in his skills
- Colonel Pickering is a gentleman and a gentle soul
- Alfred Doolittle is initially a dustman, but later becomes a moral reform society lecturer
- Freddy Eynsford-Hill is romantic and idealistic, but also foolish in his pursuit of Eliza
- Eliza Doolittle is determined to learn and change her circumstances
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Test your knowledge of the opening scene from the play 'Pygmalion' by George Bernard Shaw, where a group of people seek shelter from the rain in Covent Garden. See how well you remember the characters and their interactions.
