from Pygmalion, Act II

What does the line don’t you be so saucy in speech 14 reveal about the girl?

• She can be thoughtful of others.

• She is well acquainted with Higgins.

• She is willing to stand up for herself.

• She has forgotten why she came to visit.

Which line from the passage best supports the answer to Part A? (What the line "don't you be so saucy" reveals about the girl)

• “Did you tell him I come in a taxi?” (speech 14)

• “Well, I ain’t come here to ask for any compliment . . .” (speech 16)

• “What do you expect me to say to you?” (speech 19)

• “. . . stead of selling at the corner of Tottenham Court Road.” (speech 24)

How does Higgins’s attitude toward the young woman change in the excerpt?

• At first he is excited about the encounter, but when he realizes who the young woman is, he is extremely disappointed and behaves badly.

• Initially he is upset at the young woman for taking advantage of Mrs. Pearce, but then he becomes curious about the young woman’s request.

• Initially he is determined not to meet with the young woman, but he gives in when he realizes that she can pay him for his services.

• At first he is intrigued, but when Mrs. Pearce describes the young woman in more detail, he loses interest and tries to get the young woman to leave.

Which two quotes from the text provide the best evidence for the answer to Part A? (How Higgins's attitude towards the young woman changes)

• “A young woman! What does she want?” (speech 5)

• “This is rather a bit of luck. I’ll show you how I make records.” (speech 11)

• “She’s no use: I’ve got all the records I want of the Lisson Grove lingo . . .” (speech 13)

• “Good enough for what?” (speech 17)

• “I’m come to have lessons, I am.” (speech 18)

Select what most motivates Higgins

• wants to avoid involvement with others

• is concerned about social class norms

• seeks to act as a genteel person at all times

• cares about own needs rather than others

• desires to improve self

Select a piece of evidence that best supports Higgins's motivation

• kindly asks about another character’s wants

• treats a character differently based on appearance and speech

• mainly watches as the other characters interact

• is determined to have voice lessons

• tells another character to leave because she is not wanted

Select what most motivates Mrs. Pearce

• wants to avoid involvement with others

• is concerned about social class norms

• seeks to act as a genteel person at all times

• cares about own needs rather than others

• desires to improve self

Select a piece of evidence that best supports Mrs. Pearce's motivation

• kindly asks about another character’s wants

• treats a character differently based on appearance and speech

• mainly watches as the other characters interact

• is determined to have voice lessons

• tells another character to leave because she is not wanted

Select what most motivates the Flower Girl

• wants to avoid involvement with others

• is concerned about social class norms

• seeks to act as a genteel person at all times

• cares about own needs rather than others

• desires to improve self

Select a piece of evidence that best supports the Flower Girls's motivation

• kindly asks about another character’s wants

• treats a character differently based on appearance and speech

• mainly watches as the other characters interact

• is determined to have voice lessons

• tells another character to leave because she is not wanted