Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw
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Who is waiting for Freddy to return with a cab?

  • Eliza, the flower girl
  • Colonel Pickering
  • Professor Henry Higgins
  • Mrs. Eynsford-Hill (correct)

What relation is Clara to Mrs. Eynsford-Hill?

  • Niece
  • Daughter (correct)
  • Sister
  • Cousin

What is Freddy sent to search for when he leaves after colliding with the flower girl?

  • A gift shop
  • An umbrella
  • A cab (correct)
  • A restaurant

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?

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What does Professor Henry Higgins believe he can teach the flower girl in three months?

<p>To speak like a duchess (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

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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?

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What does Eliza Doolittle want to learn from Professor Higgins?

<p>Phonetics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who makes a wager with Professor Higgins about being able to teach Eliza Doolittle to speak like a duchess?

<p>Colonel Pickering (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

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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?

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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?

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"Tossed back into the gutter" is a metaphor used in the text to symbolize:

<p>Being abandoned or rejected (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Mr. Doolittle's reaction when he accuses Professor Higgins of ruining him?

<p>He invites Higgins to his wedding. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does Mrs. Higgins play in the play Pygmalion?

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What distinguishes Colonel Pickering from Professor Higgins in their characters?

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What transformation does Alfred Doolittle undergo in the play?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

<p>Concepts like visible speech (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Eliza Doolittle's transformation?

<p>Instrumental rather than fundamental (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

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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?

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What makes Eliza Doolittle seem different from conventional romantic heroines in the story?

<p>Her transformation being instrumental rather than fundamental (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

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How does Eliza Doolittle react to Professor Henry Higgins' insensitive treatment at the ambassador's party?

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Flashcards

Who is waiting for Freddy to return with a cab?

Mrs. Eynsford-Hill is waiting for Freddy to return with a cab.

What relation is Clara to Mrs. Eynsford-Hill?

Clara is Mrs. Eynsford-Hill's daughter.

What is Freddy sent to search for when he leaves after colliding with the flower girl?

Freddy is sent to search for a cab after he accidentally bumps into the flower girl.

What does the flower girl call everyone, including Freddy and Charlie?

The flower girl refers to everyone, including Freddy and Charlie, by their names: "Freddy" or "Charlie."

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Who is the expert in phonetics who is taking notes of the flower girl's speech?

Professor Henry Higgins is an expert in phonetics and he 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?

Professor Henry Higgins believes he can teach the flower girl to speak like a duchess in three months.

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How do bystanders react when the flower girl proclaims she is a good girl?

When the flower girl proclaims she is a good girl, bystanders protest.

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What do people warn the flower girl about when Colonel Pickering gives her some money?

People warn the flower girl not to take money from Colonel Pickering because someone is taking notes of everything she says.

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What is Colonel Pickering's reaction when the flower girl tries to coax him to buy flowers?

Colonel Pickering refuses to buy flowers from the flower girl.

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Where is the group of people gathered under protection from the rain?

The group of people is gathered in Covent Garden under protection from the rain.

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What does Eliza Doolittle want to learn from Professor Higgins?

Eliza Doolittle wants to learn phonetics 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?

Colonel Pickering 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?

Eliza throws a slipper at Higgins because he ignores her contribution to the experiment.

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How does Mr. Doolittle feel about the money left in trust for him to lecture on moral reforms?

Mr. Doolittle feels miserable 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?

Eliza refuses to return to Professor Higgins' house at the end of the story because she prefers living independently.

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In the story, why does Eliza visit Professor Higgins in the first place?

Eliza visits Professor Higgins initially to take lessons in phonetics.

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How does Colonel Pickering react when Professor Higgins orders Eliza to be taken away for lessons?

Colonel Pickering makes a wager with Higgins when 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?

Eliza's speech impresses the guests at Professor Higgins' mother's house with its "pedantic correctness."

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"Tossed back into the gutter" is a metaphor used in the text to symbolize:

"Tossed back into the gutter" symbolizes being abandoned or rejected.

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What is Mr. Doolittle's reaction when he accuses Professor Higgins of ruining him?

Mr. Doolittle reacts to Professor Higgins' accusation of ruining him by inviting Higgins to his wedding.

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What role does Mrs. Higgins play in the play Pygmalion?

Mrs. Higgins is Professor Higgins' mother.

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What distinguishes Colonel Pickering from Professor Higgins in their characters?

Colonel Pickering is a gentleman while Higgins is a boorish professor.

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What transformation does Alfred Doolittle undergo in the play?

Alfred Doolittle undergoes a transformation into a moral reform society lecturer.

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What is Freddy Eynsford Hill's relationship with Eliza?

Freddy Eynsford Hill is a potential husband for Eliza.

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What leads to Freddy Eynsford Hill being described as a fool in the play?

Freddy Eynsford Hill is described as a fool due to his spineless and resourceless traits.

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How does Colonel Pickering contribute positively to Eliza's experience with Professor Higgins?

Colonel Pickering contributes positively to Eliza's experience by being a considerate gentleman to her.

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What motivates Alfred Doolittle to pursue money from Henry Higgins?

Alfred Doolittle is motivated by the desire to fund his own lifestyle when he seeks money from Henry Higgins.

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In what way does Mrs. Higgins contrast with her son, Professor Higgins?

Mrs. Higgins contrasts with her son, Professor Higgins, by seeing sense in the Eliza experiment, unlike Higgins.

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What does Alfred Doolittle's transformation into a moral reform society lecturer say about Shaw's social commentary?

Alfred Doolittle's transformation into a moral reform society lecturer is Shaw's satirical comment on the hypocrisy of high society ethics.

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What character trait does Freddy Eynsford Hill exhibit in his pursuit of Eliza?

Freddy Eynsford Hill exhibits subservience in his pursuit of Eliza.

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What does Professor Henry Higgins believe in and develop in the story?

Professor Henry Higgins believes in and develops concepts like visible speech.

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Which of the following best describes Eliza Doolittle's transformation?

Eliza Doolittle's transformation is instrumental, meaning it is focused on achieving a specific goal, rather than fundamental, indicating a deeper, personal change.

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What is Professor Henry Higgins' biggest fault in the story?

Professor Henry Higgins' biggest fault is being a bully.

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How does Professor Henry Higgins document his phonetic subjects in the story?

Professor Henry Higgins documents his phonetic subjects using all manner of recording and photographic material.

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What quality helps Eliza Doolittle make a statement for her own dignity after the ambassador's party?

Eliza Doolittle's courage allows her to 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?

Professor Henry Higgins is unconventional, going against societal norms.

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What makes Eliza Doolittle seem different from conventional romantic heroines in the story?

Eliza Doolittle's transformation is instrumental, meaning it is focused on achieving a specific goal, rather than fundamental, indicating a deeper, personal change. This sets her apart from conventional romantic heroines who typically undergo transformative journeys for love.

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How does Eliza Doolittle defy conventional notions about romantic heroines at the beginning of the story?

Eliza Doolittle defies conventional notions about romantic heroines at the beginning of the story by exhibiting 'sassy' and 'smart-mouthed' behavior.

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What sets Professor Henry Higgins apart from others in the story?

Professor Henry Higgins sets himself apart from others by going against societal norms in most matters.

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How does Eliza Doolittle react to Professor Henry Higgins' insensitive treatment at the ambassador's party?

Eliza Doolittle reacts to Professor Henry Higgins' insensitive treatment at the ambassador's party by deciding to make a statement for her own dignity.

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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.

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