ON THE FACE OF IT 12C

What is the main theme of "On the Face of It" by Susan Hill?

• Love and romance

• adventure and exploration

• isolation and human connection

• revenge and betrayal

Who is Mr Lamb in the play?

• The protagonist

• a young boy

• a disfigured elderly man

• Derry's teacher

·       What do the characters in the play share with each other?

• Their favourite books

• Their deepest fears and loneliness

• their plans for the future

• Their love for gardening

What does the play explore in terms of appearance

• The importance of physical beauty

• The impact of physical and emotional scars

• The value of expensive clothing

• The art of covering up

Why is the setting of Mr. Lamb's garden significant in the play?

• It highlights Mr. Lamb's wealth

• It symbolizes Mr. Lamb's isolation

• It is the location of Derry's accident

• It has no particular significance.

How does Derry's character evolve in terms of his attitude towards life and his relationship with Mr Lamb?

• He becomes more bitter and withdrawn

• It represents a barrier to communication

• He becomes more optimistic and open to friendship.

• ) It has no significance in the play.

·       Why does Mr. Lamb live a reclusive life?

• HE is a misanthrope

• Society is not open towards such people

• HE enjoys solitude

• He doesn't want his garden to be destroyed by naughty boys

Which of the following represents Mr. Lamb’s analysis of flowers and weeds?

• Comparison is an act of violence against the self

• If you have a garden in your library, everything will be complete.

• One man’s freedom fighter is another man’s terrorist

• The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff.

Choose the option that best constitutes a message from the play:

• People’s attitude should not stop one from experiencing life

• What people say has no bearing upon how one feels about things.

• People cannot be changed. One can and should only change oneself

• One’s opinions cannot be based on what people say behind one’s back.

How would you describe Derry’s tone when he says – “We’re not the same”?

• angry

• perplexed

• gloomy

• practical