MCQ Questions Chapter 6 On the face of It Class 12 English

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Chapter 6 On the face of It MCQ Questions

Please refer to the following Chapter 6 On the face of It MCQ Questions Class 12 English with solutions for all important topics in the chapter.

MCQ Questions Answers for Chapter 6 On the face of It Class 12 English

Question. The play On the Face of it advocates
A) Embracing the value and dignity of all people
B) Creating an isolated society of physically disabled people
C) Being pitiful and sympathetic towards the physically disabled people
D) None of the above

Question. They talk about me. Downstairs, when I’m not there. ‘What’ll he ever do? What’s going to happen to him when we’ve gone? However will he get on in this world? Looking like that? With that on his face?’ That’s what they say…. The above statement is an example of
A) Compassion
B) Disability and Perception
C) Pity
D) Criticism

Question. What qualities of Mr Lamb attracted Derry to him?
A) Fanatical, Chicanery, Bigotry, Sylvan
B) Despondent, Dexterity, Despair, Fickle
C) Quarrelsome, Jest, Avarice, Debauchery
D) Affable, Pity, Modesty, Eloquence

Question. “Once I got home, they’d never let me come back.”
“Once you got home, you’d never let yourself come back.”
Identify the figure of speech in the following lines.
A) Epistrophe
B) Assonance
C) Anaphore
D) Oxymoron

Question. What is the reason behind Derry’s shocked fumbling after he scales the wall of Mr. Lamb’s garden?
A) He was not expecting any one inside the premises.
B) Mr. Lamb was very kind towards him despite his trespassing.
C) Both of the above.
D) None of the above.

Question. When Derry saw Mr. Lamb, what was his reaction?
A) Derry was grateful to see someone in the empty house.
B) Derry panicked and wanted to run away.
C) Derry was curious and asked Mr. Lamb a few questions.
D) Derry went on to explore the place out of curiosity.

Question. What were the qualities that attracted Derry to Mr. Lamb?
A) Mr. Lamb was wise and understanding.
B) Mr. Lamb was friendly and amiable.
C) Mr. Lamb was a good listener.
D) All of the above.

Question. How did the man in Mr. Lamb’s story die?
A) A busran him over
B) Lightning struck him down
C) Another man breathed deadly germs onto him
D) A picture fell off the wall on his head

Question. Which one of the following is NOT TRUE about Derry?
A) He was a victim of acid accident
B) He was a victim of social prejudice
C) He was a victim of gender bias
D) He was a victim of inferiority complex

Question. In order to change the subject, Mr. Lamb started to talk about ……………..
A) apple picking
B) bees singing
C) his tin leg
D) beauty and the beast

Question. How does Mr. Lamb keep himself busy all the day?
A) by chatting with people
B) by reading books
C) by plucking apples
D) All of these

Question. Why, in spite of physical disability, Mr. Lamb did not feel lonely?
A) Because he read books
B) Because he had a garden
C) Because he had servants
D) Because he never let himself to be alone and keep himself busy.

Question. Which of the following adjectives would define Mr. Lamb’s garden accurately?
A) Savage
B) Serene
C) Unkept
D) Perilous

Question. Derrylikedtobealone:
A) because of his burnt face
B) because he couldn’t bear with people’s comments
C) because of inferiority complex
d) All of these

Question. Mr. Lamb says, “It’s all_______, Beauty and the Beast”.
A) Relative
B) Irrelevant
C) Destiny
D) God’s grace

Question. Derry said, “It’d have been trespassing.” Why would it be trespassing?
A) Derry would be entering the garden without the owner’s permission.
B) Derry had intentions to steal Mr. Lamb’s apples.
C) Derry did not want to be in the presence of the garden’s owner.
D) Mr. Lamb did not like having strangers in his garden.

Question. “That’d do you more harm than any bottle of aciD) Acid only burns your face.” What would do more harm than acid?
A) negative outlook
B) hatred to others
C) people’s comments
D) lack of education

Question. Mr. Lamb kept the door of his garden open:
A) to let the animals come in
B) to get fresh air
C) to avoid opening the door again and again
D) to have fine contact with the outer world and enjoy

Question. “Why is one green growing plant called a_____ and another a flower?”
A) Grass
B) Weed
C) Shrub
D) Herb

Question. Why did Derry like to be alone?
A) because he was ashamed of his burnt face.
B) because he was an introvert who liked being alone.
C) because he could not bear the comments of people.
D) because his mother warned him against strangers.

Question. Which of the following statements suggests that Derry’s exasperation?
A) “I thought it was empty….an empty house.”
B) “You were watching me.”
C) “What have you changed the subject for?”
D) “It ate my face up.’

Question. “I am not fond of curtains. Shutting things out.” What quality of Mr. Lamb is revealed through these words?
A) patience and simplicity
B) open and large-hearted
C) kind and helpful
D) optimistic and motivating

Question. What advice did Mr. Lamb give Derry?
A) to make friends
B) to set a garden like him
C) to help him in plucking apples
D) to ignore what he hears.

Question. Which of the following four quotes best summarize Mr. Lamb’s philosophy?
A) Wherever life plants you, bloom in grace
B) Spring rain is nature’s prettiest cry
C) All good things are wild and free
D) If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need

Question. What does the story of ‘On the Face of It’ focus on?
A) Lack of friends
B) Lack of empathy for the people who are ‘different’
C) The aftermath of war
D) None of the above

Question. Why was Derry so insecure about his looks?
A) because he was going through puberty and had acne on his face
B) because his mother told him he was ugly and he believed her
C) because he had issues with his self-image due to a burnt face
D) none of the above

Question. How does Derry interpret the fairy tale, “Beauty and the Beast”?
A) Derry thinks it to be an awe-inspiring story.
B) Derry thinks it to be all a farce.
C) Derry finds the idea of transformation into a prince realistiC)
D) Derry comes to the conclusion that appearances are primary.

Question. “What are you afraid of, boy?” How did Mr. Lamb know that Derry was afraid?
A) Derry ran away from the garden
B) Derry was stammering and was nervous
C) Derry started shouting at Mr. Lamb
D) Derry was arguing with Mr. Lamb

Question. What kind of a boy would Derry have been if he had not been discriminated and commented upon for his burnt face-
A) Confident and optimistic
B) b Defiant and hostile
C) c Nonchalant and callous
D) d Reticent and aloof

Question. “Why is one green, growing plant called a weed and another ‘flower’? Where’s the difference. It’s all life….growing. Same as you and me.” What attitude towards life does Mr. Lamb reflect though this statement?
A) Prejudiced and biased
B) Positive and open minded
C) Reflective
D) Negative and detached

Question. “Because if I don’t go back there, I’ll never go anywhere in this world again.” Why did Derry say so?
A) Because he may miss the bus.
B) Because he may lose precious time.
C) Because he may miss the opportunity.
D) Because there is nobody to tell him.

Question. “ I’d not come to steal anything.” Which attitude of Derry is displayed by this?
A) Defensive
B) Polite
C) Impatient
D) Reasonable

Question. Why does Derry say that people are afraid of him?
A) He was a bully and rude with people
B) He was a spoilt child and belong to a rich family
C) He had a very bad temper
D) He had an ugly burnt face

Question. Which of the following line truly describe the theme of the lesson “On the Face of it.”?
A) It is not what you look like, it is what you are inside
B) Outer beauty captures the eyes
C) Being beautiful is a gift
D) Beautiful people are accepted in the society

Question. How old is Derry?
A) Thirteen years-olD)
B) Thirteen years and six months.
C) Fourteen years-old
D) Fourteen years and six months.

Question. Which emotions out of these are not instilled by Mr. Lamb in Derry??
A) Loving oneself
B) Confidence
C) Resourcefulness
D) Empathy

Question. Derry said that his mother kissed him only …………………
A) because of her unconditional love
B) out of compulsion
C) to console him for his deformity
D) Both a and c

Question. “We’re not the same”. Derry thought that Mr. Lamb’s disability could not be compared to his because ……………….
A) it is only a minor disability.
B) it could be changed
C) it could be covered
D) it cannot be noticed

Question. Select the option that lists the qualities of Mr. Lamb
1. arrogant
2. optimistic
3. adventurous
4. motivating
5. open minded
6. hesitant
A) (1)  and    (6)
B) (3)  (4)    and (5)
C) (2)  (4)    and (5)
D) (1)  (4)    and (6)

Question. Which fruit was Derry going to step on when he jumped over Mr. Lamb’s garden?
A) Strawberry
B) Plum
C) Crab apple
D) Mango

Question. Which of the following qualities of Mr. Lamb does Derry notice?
A) His urge to overcome his handicap
B) His talent as a gardener
C) His love for nature
D) His positive outlook

Question. Why did Mr. Lamb choose not to have curtains in his house?
A) He did not want to spend money on curtains.
B) He wanted to be in sync with nature.
C) He did not want to waste time washing those curtains.
D) He wanted to keep an eye on his garden

Question. “When it’s raining, I like to hear it on the roof.” These lines reveal that Derry
A) loves to listen to the rain.
B) has memories connected to rain.
C) has a mind which is not shut to the good things outside.
D) has a wish to enjoy rain.

Question. Why did Derry’s mother stop him from going back to Mr. Lamb?
A) because he was not well
B) because he would scold him
C) because he talked too much
D) because she did not trust him

Question. No one liked to look at Derry. This made Derry suffer from
A) Lack of self-esteem
B) Hatred for the world
C) A callous attitude
D) A wish to die

Assertion Reason Question

Question. Assertion: Mr. Lamb has curtains on his windows
Reason – He likes the light and the darkness, and, to hear the wind)
A) Only A is correct
B) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
C) Both A and R are incorrect
D) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A

Question. Assertion: Derry suspects that Mr. Lamb is lonely and unhappy.
Reason: No one actually comes to visit Mr. Lamb and the children of the neighborhood call him Lamey-Lamb
A) Only A is correct
B) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
C) Both A and R are incorrect
D) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A

Question. Assertion: Derry by chance meets Mr. Lamb in his garden.
Reason: The gate of the garden was open for Derry.
A) Both Assertion and reason are true and reason is the 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 showed signs of loneliness and disillusionment.
Reason: Mr. Lamb devises ways to overcome isolation and disappointment.
A) Assertion and reason both are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B) Assertion and reason both are true and 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 was attracted to Mr. LamB)
Reason: Mr. Lamb was always optimistic and had a friendly attitude.
A) Both, A and R, are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both, A and 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 was surprised when Mr. Lamb invited him to his garden.
Reason: People were usually afraid of Derry.
A) Both, A and R, are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both, A and R, are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C) A is true but R is false
D) IA is false but R is true.

Question. Assertion: One side of Derry’s face had spots.
Reason: Derry had an accident, at a young age.
A) Both, A and R, are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both, A and 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 entered Mr. Lamb’s garden.
Reason: Derry wanted to eat crabapples.
A) Both, A and R, are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both, A and 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’s mother had a good impression of Mr. LamB)
Reason: She did not want Derry to associate with him.
A) Assertion and reason both are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B) Assertion and reason both are true and 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 makes jelly from the crab apples grown in his garden.
Reason: Derry tasted the jelly and praised its sweetness.
A) Assertion and reason both are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B) Assertion and reason both are true and 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 jumped the wall to enter into Mr. Lamb’sgarden
Reason: Derry was frightened on seeing Mr. Lamb in the garden
A) Only R is correct
B) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
C) Both A and R are incorrect
D) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A

Question. Assertion: This has led Derry to isolate himself and create a tough reserved exterior
Reason: Derry complains that people usually fear and pity him, and actually avoid him
A) Both A and R are correct but R does not justify A
B) Only R is correct
C) A in incorrect
D) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

Question. Assertion: Derry’s mother discouraged him from meeting Mr. Lamb
Reason: They were new to the place and Derry’s mother didn’t know Mr Lamb at all.
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 had to argue with her mother to return back to Mr. Lamb
Reason: Society finds it difficult to acknowledge open minded and contemplative nature of people.
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 did not have any curtains in his home.
Reason: He did not want to shut the world out.
A) A is true and R is not the correct explanation of A
B) A is true and R is the correct explanation of A
C) Both A and R are False.
D) A is False but R is true.

Question. Assertion: Mr. Lamb happily observes that Derry is not lost altogether.
Reason: He loves to listen to the rain and thus his mind is open to beauty.
A) Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
B) A and R both are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C) A is true, R is false
D) A is false, R is true

Question. Assertion: Mr. Lamb said hatred does more harm than a bottle of aciD)
Reason: Hatred can burn a person from inside.
A) A is true and R is correct explanation of A
B) A is true but R is not correct explanation of A
C) Both A and R are False.
D) A is False but R is true.

Question. Assertion: Derry was upset as he had heard his family wonder what he would do when his parents’ death.
Reason (R): Derry’s mother restricts his freedom.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and 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 cites the example of Beauty and the Beast.
Reason : He likes the character of the Beast.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A)
B) Both A and 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: Children called Mr. Lamb as Lamey-Lamb
Reason: Mr. Lamb lost his one leg in the war.
A) A is true but R is false
B) Both A and R are false
C) A is true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
D) A is true and R is the correct explanation of A

Question. Assertion: Derry leaves his house to come to live with Mr. Lamb
Reason: Mr. Lamb had changed Derry into being a positive person.
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 does not believe in fairy stories.
Reason: His mother kisses him on the other side of the face.
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 assumes that Derry would not return.
Reason: Mr. Lamb believes that friendship is unconditional.
A) A is true but R is false
B) Both A and R are false
C) A is true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
D) A is true and R is the correct explanation of A

Question. Assertion: Derry’s mother was reluctant to send him to Mr. Lamb
Reason: Both Derry and Mr Lamb were two sides of the same coin.
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 didn’t like being with people.
Reason: People usually reminded him of his ugliness.
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.