Question

The first four lines of Higgins' speech imply _________.

• A. the discipline developed in a military background like Eliza's
• B. Higgins' prejudice about people of different social classes
• C. Higgins' long familiarity with Eliza and her character
• D. the insight Higgins has into what motivates women
• E. Eliza's preference for direction over explanation

Answer 1

The correct option is D the insight Higgins has into what motivates women

Higgins reveals his chauvinistic character right at the beginning of his speech, declaring his knowledge of the desires and manners of women. He seems very confident of his understanding of women, their motivations and their wants in life, and subjects Eliza in that category. Thus, option D is the correct answer. The statements of options A,B,C and E are not supported by the text and are incorrect.