The Writer
Who wrote Pygmalion?
- Shakespeare
- George Bernard Shaw
- Tennessee Williams
George Bernard Shaw
When was Pygmalion written?
1912
What is Pygmalion about?
Henry Higgins attempts to make country girl, Eliza Doolittle, appear to be a proper lady with proper speech.
Which word finishes the names of these plays by George Bernard Shaw:
"Arms and a ____"
"The ____ of Destiny"
Man
What modern dietary trend did George Bernard Shaw follow?
Vegetarianism
Where was George Bernard Shaw born?
- Greece
- England
- Ireland
Ireland
What was the most popular form of entertainment in 1912?
Vaudville
Where is Pygmalion set?
London, England
What modern-day superheros name is featured in the title of one of George Bernard Shaw's plays?
Superman
"Man and Superman"
What political agenda did George Bernard Shaw support?
Socialism
What war did George Bernard Shaw live through?
World War 1
What other play was written in 1912?
- Macbeth
- Chicago
- 45 Minutes from Broadway
45 Minutes from Broadway
When was Pygmalion first performed
1913
What common theme did all of George Bernard Shaw's first plays all share?
- They were all black and white
- They were all masterpieces
- They were all described as unpleasant
They were all described as Unpleasant.
What is Pygmalion named after?
What award did George Bernard Shaw recieve in 1925?
The Nobel Prize for Literature
Who was the president in 1912?
William Howard Taft
What is the character "Henry Higgins" profession?
Linguist
When was George Bernard Shaws last play preformed?
1923
What was the title of the 1964 movie based on Pygmalion?
My Fair Lady
How many plays did George Bernard Shaw write?
60
What major event happened in 1912?
The titanic sank
What line is Pygmalion most famous for?
"Not bloody likely!"
What was George Bernard Shaw's most famous play?
Saint Joan
Who is the best theater teacher?
Kendra Hixon