Vocabulary
What is a monologue?
A long speech by one person
Who is in love with the Eliza even when she was a flower girl?
Freddy Eynsford-Hill
What is the flower girl's name?
Eliza Doolittle
In which act are they sheltering from the rain in the portico of St. Paul's Church in Covent Garden?
What is the meaning of "ACT"?
To perform a part in a film, play, etc.
What does Alfred Doolittle want from Colonel Pickering and Henry Higgins in the second act?
He wants money for taking his daughter
What is Eliza's dad's name?
Alfred Doolittle
In which act does Eliza run away from Higgins and Pickering (throwing the jewellery to Higgins)?
ACT 4
What does "exhausting" mean?
It is the feeling of being extremely tired.
Who does the flower girl agree to marry in the end?
Freddy Eynsford-Hill
Is Professor Henry Higging's mother's name mentioned in the play?
No, we only know her as Mrs. Higgings
In which act does Colonel Pickering make a bet with Higgins to teach the flower girl so that she passes as a duchess?
ACT 2
What is a "stage"?
The area in a theatre that is often raised above ground level and on which actors or entertainers perform
What is Mrs. Pearce and Mrs. Higgins concern about teaching Eliza manners and how to speak correctly?
Eliza's future / independence
Can you name the Eynsford-Hill family members?
Clara, Freddy, and Mrs. Eynsford-Hill (the mother's name is not mentioned in the play).
In which act do they attend to the Embassy party in London?
ACT 3
What is a "film-buff"?
A person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about films
Why is Henry Higgins not as happy as he should be when he succeeds at the party?
Because he claims it was only successful because the guests at the party were fools.
Who is Mrs. Pearce?
She is Professor Higgins' housekeeper
ACT 3