Vistas: On the Face of It

Topics in this chapter

• Disability and Social Prejudice
• Derry’s Self-Image and Growth
• Mr Lamb’s Openness and Worldview
• Isolation and Human Connection
• Character Contrast and Relationships
• Drama, Symbolism, and Title

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-02976C

   Why does Mr Lamb keep the gate of his garden open in "On the Face of It"?

   1. A.He wants to attract customers for his honey.
   2. B.He believes that people should not shut themselves away from the world.
   3. C.He is unable to repair the gate.
   4. D.He expects Derry to guard his garden.
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2. Question 2Q-24317C

   How does Mr Lamb influence Derry's attitude towards his scarred face and his life?

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3. Question 3Q-F44CB8

   In "On the Face of It", Mr Lamb's comparison of weeds and flowers mainly suggests that:

   1. A.Only beautiful things deserve care and attention.
   2. B.The value of living things should not be judged by conventional standards of beauty or usefulness.
   3. C.Weeds are more important than flowers in a garden.
   4. D.Nature is difficult to control and therefore dangerous.
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4. Question 4Q-1882B2

   How does "On the Face of It" present loneliness as a result of social attitudes rather than merely a physical difference?

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5. Question 5Q-B6A07F

   Why does Derry initially hesitate to accept Mr Lamb's invitation to stay in the garden?

   1. A.He is afraid that Mr Lamb will ask him to work in the garden.
   2. B.He expects to be judged or pitied because of his disfigured face.
   3. C.He dislikes gardens and prefers walking on the road.
   4. D.He has promised his mother that he will return immediately.
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