In Act 2 Higgins says Eliza will be hit with a broomstick if she doesn’t cooperate. Seconds later, he offers her a handkerchief. What inference can you make about Higgins based on this interaction? It shows that Higgins doesn’t really like Eliza and doesn’t care what happens to her.
It shows that Higgins is mean and willing to hit Eliza to get her to behave.
It shows that Higgins has too many handkerchiefs and doesn’t mind giving them away.
It shows that Higgins says whatever comes to his mind without thinking.
2.
Which of the following is explicit information we learn about Mrs. Pearce in Act 2?
Mrs. Pearce like Higgins despite his flaws.
Mrs. Pearce is concerned about Eliza’s well-being.
Mrs. Pearce is Higgins housekeeper.
Mrs. Pearce knows Higgins well.
3.
When making an inference, you combine what two pieces of information?
your thinking and text evidence
your thinking and predictions
text evidence and predictions
4.
To which of the following is implicit information best compared?
inferencing
predicting
drawing conclusions
guessing