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A 1913 play by George Bernard Shaw, named after a Greek mythological figure, Pygmalion, who fell in love with one of his sculptures, which then came to life.  Shaw's play features Professor Higgins and Colonel Pickering, placing a bet on whether Professor Higgins can transform the life of flower girl Eliza Doolittle by helping her learn to speak proper English rather than her cockney dialect.

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25 Questions

1. What Was "Pygmalion" In Greek Mythology?

2. Why Is Higgins Anxious To Meet Alfred Doolittle

3. Explain Liza's Statement That She Is A "Slave To Her Clothes"

4. Why Does The Lady Start Asking The Flower Girl Questions? How Does She React?

5. What Does Higgins Claim He Will Be For Life? Why?

6. What Is Different About Mr. Doolittle's Appearance? Explain

7. During This Time Period - Lower Class Were Able To Move Up Through _____ Not Just By Birth

8. What Two Warnings Does Mrs. Pearce Give Higgins While Liza Stays With Them? Why Is This Ironic?

9. When Did Liza's Family Kick Her Out

10. What Was The Setting At The Beginning Of The Play?

11. What Metaphor Does Mrs. Higgins Use In Explaining The Experiment? What Does This Mean

12. Higgins Views Liza As ___

13. Why Is Higgins Angry?

14. What Does Liza Throw At Higgins? Why Does She Do This?

15. What Does Liza Do For The First Time With This Gift?

16. What Opinion Do Clara And Higgins Agree Upon? Explain

17. Why Does The "Note Taker" Want The Flower Girl To Remain Quiet?

18. What Is The "Note Takers" Talent? How Does The Crowd React?

19. Why Does Mrs. Higgins Feel That Liza Is Not Prepared To Be Presented

20. Higgins Says He Could Teach Liza In __ Months

21. Who Do Liza Plan On Visiting In The Morning For Advice?

22. Who Does Liza Meet In The Street When She Leaves The House? Explain Their Encounter.

23. In The Play - Eliza Is The ____ And Higgins Is The ____

24. How Does Higgins Defend His Mean And Dismissive Behavior To Liza?

25. What Does Higgins Discuss About Liza's Importance In Her Staying With Him?

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