On the Face of It (Susan Hill) - Vistas

Grade 12 English — On the Face of It (Susan Hill) - Vistas: 25 practice questions with instant scoring and explanations.

1. Who are the two main characters in 'On the Face of It'?
2. What is Derry's defining characteristic?
3. What is Mr. Lamb's condition?
4. Where does the story take place?
5. What is Mr. Lamb's attitude toward his blindness?
6. What is Derry's initial expectation about his scars?
7. What is the main theme of 'On the Face of It'?
8. How does Mr. Lamb's garden function in the story?
9. What does Mr. Lamb teach Derry through his life example?
10. What is Derry's reaction to Mr. Lamb initially?
11. What does the title 'On the Face of It' mean?
12. What is the significance of Mr. Lamb's age?
13. How does Hill use the setting to convey meaning?
14. What does Derry learn about society through Mr. Lamb?
15. What is the tone of 'On the Face of It'?
16. How does the play challenge stereotypes about disability?
17. What is the relationship dynamic between Mr. Lamb and Derry?
18. What does Mr. Lamb's conversation reveal about his character?
19. What is the significance of Derry's gradual openness?
20. How does Hill portray the broader society's attitude toward difference?
21. What universal human need does the play address?
22. What does the play suggest about the nature of disability?
23. What is Mr. Lamb's philosophy on life?
24. What is the ultimate impact of Mr. Lamb on Derry?
25. What is the relevance of 'On the Face of It' to contemporary society?