MCQ Question for Class 12 English Vistas Chapter 6 On the face of It (Susan Hill)

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QUIZ(MCQs):
1. Derry’s problem was
i) He was deaf
ii) He was dumb
iii) His face was acid burnt
iv) He was lame

2. Derry entered the garden
i) Climbing over the wall
ii) Climbing through the window
iii) Walking through the gate
iv) Walking in stealthily\

3. Derry entered the garden
i) To see it
ii) To steal crab apples
iii) To see who is in it
iv) in search of seclusion

4. No one liked to look at Derry. This made Derry suffer from
i) Lack of self-esteem
ii) Hatred for the world
iii) A callous attitude
iv) A wish to die

5. Derry didn’t like to be with people because
i) He was shy
ii) He was deformed
iii) People avoided him
iv) People reminded him of his deformity

6. Mr. Lamb felt that the name ‘Lamey Lamb’
i) Suited him
ii) Didn’t suit him
iii) Was outrageous
iv) Was insulting

7. Derry feels that Mr. Lamb can hide his handicap by
i) Not going out
ii) Wearing trousers
iii) Not meeting people
iv) Keeping an assistant for his help

8. “Why is one green growing plant called a_____ and another a flower?”
i) Grass
ii) Weed
iii) Shrub
iv) Herb

9. Mr. Lamb says, “It’s all_______, Beauty and the Beast”.
i) Relative
ii) Irrelevant
iii) Destiny
iv) God’s grace

10. Which fruit was Derry going to step on when he jumped over Mr. lamb’s garden?
i) Strawberry
ii) Plum
iii) Crabapple
iv) Mango

11. How far is Derry’s house from Mr. Lamb’s?
i) 1 mile
ii) 2 miles
iii) 3 miles
iv) 4 miles

12. The boy’s name is _______
i) Dennis
ii) Derek
iii) Danish
iv) Derham

13. Derry felt that Mr. Lamb said______ things.
i) Peculiar
ii) Gloomy
iii) Funny
iv) New

14. Derry did not like people
i) Being friendly
ii) Being afraid of him
iii) Being sympathetic
iv) Being affectionate

15. One woman said about Derry that it was a face______
i) No one could love
ii) No one could see
iii) Only a mother could love
iv) Kids would be scarred of

16. What did Derry learn from the fairy tale?
i) To be happy
ii) To face challenges
iii) To accept life as it is
iv) To love and appreciate himself

17. Why did Mr. Lamb call Derry blessed?
i) Because he was a young boy
ii) Because he had his mother
iii) Because he had people to talk to
iv) Because except a burnt face he had a perfectly healthy body

18. Why did Derry go to Mr. Lamb again?
i) He wanted crabapples
ii) He wanted to sit in the garden
iii) Mr. Lamb was waiting for him
iv) He wished to live a free life

19. What unites Mr. Lamb and Derry?
i) Their age
ii) Their fears
iii) Their life stories
iv) Their impairment

20. What happens at the end of the play?
i) Mr. Lamb and Derry talk happily.
ii) Derry does not come because his mother does not allow him.
iii) Both of them together make jelly.
iv) Mr. Lamb dies falling from the ladder and Derry weeps kneeling down.

True/False Questions

On the basis of your reading of the chapter, On The Face of it, mark ‘T’ if the statement is true and ‘F’ if the statement is false. .

Question. According to Derry people stare at someone whose physical disabilities are too conspicuous to cover.

Question. The general perception of people is that the world should cultivate an inclusive attitude in which people with disabilities can coexist comfortably with those without any.

Question. Tom, Dick and Harry are young boys who come to Mr. Lamb’s Garden regularly.

Question. Derry met Mr. Lamb on one August evening.

Question. Derry entered in Mr. Lamb’s Garden because he thought it was a deserted place.

Question. Mr. Lamb had no curtains in his windows.

Question. Derry visits Mr. Lamb in the month of October.

Question. Derry’s mother treats him with a sense of pity that robs him of dignity and self-respect.

Question. Mr. Lamb was interested in anything God created.

Question. Mr. Lamb lost his leg in the war.

Question. Derry was happy with his protective parents.

Question. The only way to help disabled people is to be protective and sympathetic to them.

Question. Though ‘On the Face of It’ ends on a tragic note it reaffirms hope.

Question. There are no curtains in the windows of Mr. Lamb’s house because he is not fond of it.

Question. Derry begins to weep in the end because Mr. Lamb is dead.

Question. Derry came back to Mr. Lamb because he was tempted by the crab apple toffees that Mr. Lamb made.

Question. Derry entered the garden through the front gate.

Question. Mr. Lamb was an old man whose one leg had got blown off in the war.

Question. An accident blew up Mr. Lamb’s legs.

Question. Children called Mr. Lamb an ogre.

Question. Mr. Lamb cites an example of Cinderella.

Question. Derry’s house is three miles away from Mr. Lamb’s residence.

Question. On the Face of it is an apt depiction of the fact that disabled people can never get out of their loneliness, but they have to live with it.

Question. Mr. Lamb had strong belief that Derry would come back to help him with plucking apples.

Question.  Mr. Lamb tried to inculcate confidence in Derry by teaching him to accept his impairment.

Question. Actually Derry was afraid of the people, not the people of him.

Question. Mr. Lamb said that all the people with burned faces are just the same as Derry.

Question. When Mr. Lamb said that he had hundreds of friends, Derry didn’t believe him.

Question. Mr. Lamb advised Derry to think of all those people worse than him.

Question. Derry’s mother was ashamed of his burnt face.

Assertion Reason Question

Question. Assertion: All the people who are in pain don’t feel sorry for themselves.
Reason: There are people who are worse off than people who are in pain
A) Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
B) Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C) Assertion is true, reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, reason is true.

Question. Assertion: Mr. Lamb had no curtains at the windows.
Reason: Mr. Lamb dislikes shutting things out.
A) Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
B) Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C) Assertion is true, reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, reason is true.

Question. Assertion: Derry liked to be lonely.
Reason: He was not bothered that people pitied him or made fun of him.
A). Both A & R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A & R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C) A is true but R is false
D) A is false but R is true

Question. Assertion: Mr. Lamb told Derry about the man who died with the painting falling on his heaD)
Reason: Mr. Lamb wanted to tell Derry that life is precious and thus should be lived fully.
A) Both A & R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A & R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C) A is true but R is false
D) A is false but R is true

Question. Assertion: Mr. Lamb narrated an anecdote about a man who was afraid of everything.
Reason: He wanted Derry to know that people may or may not find him attractive.
A) A is true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) A is true but R is not correct explanation of A
C) Both A and R are True .
D) A is False but R is true.

Question. Assertion: Mr. Lamb asked Derry to stay back in the garden.
Reason: He wanted to take his help in plucking crabapples.
A) Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
B) Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C) Assertion is true, reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, reason is true.

Question. Assertion: The garden was open to everybody.
Reason: Derry came to the garden because everybody was welcome there.
A) Both A & R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A & R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C) A is true but R is false
D) A is false but R is true

Question. Assertion: Derry decided to go back to the garden of Mr Lamb
Reason: Derry’s mother was suspicious of Mr Lamb
A) Both A & R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A & R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C) A is true but R is false
D) A is false but R is true

Question. Assertion: Derry thought people were scared of his face.
Reason: People make cruel remarks about Derry.
A) Both A & R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A & R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C) A is true but R is false
D) A is false but R is true

Question. Assertion: Derry pitied Mr. Lamb
Reason: Derry’s mother appreciated Mr Lamb’s friendliness towards her son.
A) Both A & R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A & R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C) A is true but R is false
D) A is false and R is false

Question. Assertion: Derry affirmed that no one can love him unconditionally.
Reason: Derry’s mother always kissed him on the unburnt side of his face.
A) Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
B) Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C) Assertion is false, reason is true.
D) Assertion is true, reason is false.

Question. Assertion: Mr. Lamb related the story of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ with that of Derry.
Reason: He established how loneliness can be a boon to an estranged person.
A) Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
B) Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C) Assertion is true, reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, reason is true.

Question. Assertion: The kids call Mr. Lamb Lamey-LamB)
Reason: They are afraid of Mr. Lamb
A) Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
B) Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C) Assertion is true, reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, reason is true.

Questions And Answers –

Question. There was a major difference in the manner Mr. Lamb and Derry dealt with their disabilities. What was that difference?
Answer. Lamb was positive & welcoming; Derry had bitterness which made him negative.

Question. “When I look in the mirror…I’m afraid of me.” Why does Derry say so?
Answer. Burn scar on his face, curious looks by people make him conscious, avoids meeting others, sour experiences have made him bitter.

Question. What is it that draws Derry towards Mr. Lamb?
Answer. Lamb makes Derry feel comfortable, doesn’t question him about his disability, instills confidence in him, is a good friend to him.

Question. What advice does Lamb give to Derry?
Answer. To keep learning by watching, listening and thinking, be positive, not to shut out the world.

Question. Will Derry change again after Mr. Lamb’s death?
Answer. Positive attitude will be permanent, will change his manner of living, will be more open to meeting strangers, deeply inspired by Mr. Lamb.

Question. A positive attitude helps to tackle all difficulties in life. Elaborate with reference to Mr. Lamb in On the face of it.
Answer. Positive attitude makes one more understanding, friendly towards life and people, provides confidence, ability to face the hardships of life, realize one’s potential.

Question. Various factors can lead to psychological changes in one’s personality. Discuss with reference to Derry’s experiences in On the face of it.
Answer. burn scars and unkind attitude of others make him negative, encouraging, positive and kind attitude of Mr. Lamb changes his attitude.

Question. Who is Derry? 
Answer. Derry is a fourteen years old boy. One side of his face is burnt due to spilling of acid. He avoids people. He thinks people talk about him, feel pity for him, some are scarred of him.

Question. Who is Mr. Lamb? 
Answer. Mr. Lamb is an old man. One of his legs was blown off in war. So, He has a tin leg. He lives all alone in his house. He has a garden where he remains busy the whole day. People have spread many stories about him.

Question. What physical impairment is Mr. Lamb suffering from? 
Answer. Mr. Lamb is retired from the army. In a war, he lost one of his legs. In its place, there is a tin leg now. Because of it, kids call him ‘ Lamey Lamb’. But it doesn’t trouble him.

Question. Why does Derry come to Mr.Lamb’s garden? 
Answer. Derry has a burnt face. So, he avoids people and wants to stay alone. In order to find a secluded place, he jumps a wall to enter Mr. Lamb’s garden. He thinks the garden is empty.

Question. What surprised Derry when he entered the garden? 
Answer. Derry thought that the garden he entered was empty. When Mr. Lamb spoke to him, he became surprised. Mr. lamb was friendly in approach. He only told Derry to mind the crab apples.

Question. How does Mr. Lamb react when Derry enters his garden? 
Answer. Mr. Lamb welcomes him. He only asks him to mind the crab apples, otherwise he may slip. When Derry wants to run away from there, Mr. Lamb says that he doesn’t have to go. Everyone is welcomed to his garden.

Question. Why is Mr. Lamb sitting in the garden outside his house? 
Answer. Mr. lamb is an old man who lives all alone in his house. He likes anything and everything. He remains busy in his garden. His garden gate is always open for everyone.

Question. How does Mr. Lamb keep himself busy when it is a bit cool? 
Answer. Mr. Lamb takes a ladder and a stick and pulls down the crab apples to make jelly.

Question. Why did Mr. Lamb help Derry? 
Answer. Mr. Lamb himself was physically impaired. So, He could understand the difficulties of Derry.He was an optimist who was also kind hearted. He wanted to change Derry’s perspective of life.

Question. What kind of a garden does Mr. Lamb have? 
Answer. Mr. Lamb has a garden where he plants flower plants and weeds alike. He has beehives in the garden. He has an orchard full of fruit trees.He likes his garden because he remains busy there and children come there to play.

Question. What is Derry’s attitude towards Mr. Lamb? 
Answer. Initially, considering Mr. Lamb to be like other people, Derry wants to go from the garden. But hearing Mr. Lamb and his inspiring words, Derry is influenced.He starts respecting and liking Mr. Lamb. He feels that unlike other people, this man does not pity him and welcomes him in his garden. Mr. Lamb helps Derry love his life in spite of the odds in his life.

Question. How does Mr. Lamb try to remove the baseless fears of Derry?
Answer. Mr. Lamb tells Derry that like others, he has two eyes, two ears, two legs, two arms, the brain and the tongue. He can achieve whatever he likes, like all the rest. He can even get better than the rest.

Question. Why does Derry’s mother not want him to go back to visit Mr. Lamb? 
Answer. Derry’s mother has heard many things about Mr. Lamb. She thinks that he is not a good person. So, she asks Derry not to go back to visit Mr. Lamb.

Question. What happens at the end?
Answer. While picking apples with the help of a stick, suddenly the ladder falls back and Mr. Lamb dies falling on the ground. Derry comes and finds him dead. He weeps.

Question. Will Derry go back to his old loneliness again? 
Answer. The short meeting of Derry with Mr. Lamb boosted self confidence in Derry. He realized that life is beautiful; whatever God has created is beautiful. His whole perspective of life changed. So, definitely, Derry will not go back to his old loneliness again.

Question. What benefits did Derry reap from his association with Mr. Lamb? 
Answer. Derek(Derry), the fourteen years old boy was conscious of his ugly face and so he wanted to remain alone. He felt that people either ridiculed or pitied him. So, he developed a negative attitude towards life. But his brief association with Mr. Lamb inspired him to live life as it came. Mr. Lamb said that he had two ears, two eyes, two arms, two legs, a tongue and a brain like all the rest and if he chose, he could do better than all the rest.

Question. Both Derry and Mr. Lamb suffer from handicaps, yet their attitude to life is totally different. Discuss.
Answer. Mr. Lamb and Derry both are handicapped. Mr. Lamb has a tin leg and Derry has a deformed face due to spilling of acid. But they differ in their attitude to life. Derry does not like people’s reactions and so withdraws and keeps himself isolated. On the other hand, Mr. Lamb is not much affected by his handicap. He enjoys reading and gardening. He accepts everything as it comes. Though both Derry and Mr. Lamb are in contrast to each other, Mr. Lamb inspires Derry and changes his attitude towards life.

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