from Pygmalion, Act II

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

• She can be thoughtful of others.

• She is willing to stand up for herself.

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  She is well acquainted with Higgins.

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  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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 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.

• 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)

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

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

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

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

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  “Good enough for what?” (17)

Select what most motivates Higgins

• wants to avoid involvement with others

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  seeks to act as a genteel person at all times

• desires to improve self

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  is concerned about social class norms

• cares about own needs rather than others

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

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  kindly asks about another character’s wants

• mainly watches as the other characters interact

• tells another character to leave because she is not wanted

• treats a character differently based on appearance and speech

• is determined to have voice lessons

Select what most motivates Mrs. Pearce

• wants to avoid involvement with others

• seeks to act as a genteel person at all times

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  desires to improve self

• treats a character differently based on appearance and speech

• is determined to have voice lessons

Select what most motivates the Flower Girl

• wants to avoid involvement with others

• seeks to act as a genteel person at all times

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  desires to improve self

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  is concerned about social class norms

• cares about own needs rather than others

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

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  kindly asks about another character’s wants

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  mainly watches as the other characters interact

• tells another character to leave because she is not wanted

• treats a character differently based on appearance and speech

• is determined to have voice lessons

Which statement best describes a theme of the passage?

• Working class people deserve love too.

• Often people’s intelligence is determined by the way they speak.

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  Being a teacher requires patience and understanding

• Having social status does not always mean having good manners.