Pygmalion Quiz

What is the main idea of Pygmalion?

• A woman becomes a queen.

• A poor flower seller learns to speak like a lady but struggles with her identity.

• A professor becomes famous for his teachings.

• A story about a man and his inventions.

What does Pygmalion show about language?

• Language can make people rich.

• Speaking differently changes how others treat you.

• Language doesn't affect people's lives.

• Language only matters for education.

Why does Eliza learn to speak differently?

• She wants to be rich.

• She wants to change her life and be treated better.

• Her father forces her to do it.

• She wants to travel the world.

What is one theme of Pygmalion?

• Hard work always leads to success.

• Appearances are more important than actions.

• People are often judged by their background.

• Wealth solves all problems.

How does Professor Higgins treat Eliza?

• He respects her emotions.

• He treats her like a project and ignores her feelings.

• He falls in love with her.

• He helps her become rich.

Who is Colonel Pickering?

• Eliza's father.

• A kind friend of Higgins who treats Eliza with respect.

• A strict teacher.

• A member of high society who dislikes Eliza.

What does Eliza question after her transformation?

• If she can live without her father.

• If she truly belongs in high society.

• If she should go back to selling flowers.

• If she should become a professor.

What does Pygmalion say about social class?

• Social class doesn't matter.

• People can always escape their class.

• Class differences are hard to overcome, even with effort.

• Only money can change your class.

Why is Alfred Doolittle important in the play?

• He supports Eliza's transformation.

• He humorously points out society's unfair treatment of the rich and poor.

• He wants to keep Eliza as a flower seller.

• He represents high society.

What question does the play ask about respectability?

• Is it about wealth and looks, or actions and behavior?

• Is it only for men?

• Can it be bought with money?

• Does it matter in today's world?