Higgins and Eliza's Relationship Dynamics

In Act 5 of Pygmalion, Mrs. Higgins is in her drawing-room when Higgins and Pickering are searching for Eliza. Alfred Doolittle arrives, revealing his newfound wealth due to Higgins' letter. Eliza enters, asserting her independence and hinting at a future with Freddie. Despite Higgins' confidence that Eliza will return, the play ends with her departure, leaving her future open to interpretation.

What are Higgins and Pickering doing at the start of Act 5?

• Planning a party

• Writing a letter

• Visiting a friend

• Searching for Eliza

Why does Mrs. Higgins criticize Higgins and Pickering?

• For not inviting her to the party

• For spending too much money

• For their thoughtless treatment of Eliza

• For being late

What interrupts Mrs. Higgins' scolding of Higgins and Pickering?

• A loud noise

• A phone call

• The arrival of Alfred Doolittle

• A letter delivery

What has happened to Alfred Doolittle due to Higgins' letter?

• He was arrested

• He lost his job

• He moved to another city

• He received a generous pension

How does Eliza greet Higgins and Pickering when she enters?

• Indifferently

• Politely and self-possessed

• Angrily

• With tears

What does Eliza thank Pickering for?

• Teaching her phonetics

• Helping her find a job

• Giving her a gift

• Treating her with respect

What does Higgins try to convince Eliza of when they are alone?

• That he treats everyone rudely

• That he loves her

• That she should stay

• That she is wrong

What future plan does Eliza hint at?

• Marrying Freddie and teaching phonetics

• Traveling abroad

• Starting a business

• Returning to her old life

How does Higgins react to Eliza's future plans?

• He is outraged

• He is supportive

• He is indifferent

• He is amused

What is left unresolved at the end of the play?

• Higgins' career

• Eliza's future

• Pickering's plans

• Mrs. Higgins' opinion