On the Face of It: Class 12 English Core (CBSE) important questions and practice
On the Face of It is chapter 18 of 21 in CBSE Class 12 English Core. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- Susan Hill's play: Derry, a boy with an acid-burnt face
- Mr Lamb's garden, his tin leg and his philosophy of openness
- People's reactions to disability and Derry's withdrawal
- Mr Lamb's influence: 'the world's got a whole face'
- The ending: Mr Lamb's fall and Derry's return as a changed boy
What examiners usually ask
- How does Mr Lamb try to remove the baggage of inferiority from Derry's mind?
- Why does Derry go back to Mr Lamb despite his mother's objection?
- Comment on the ending of the play. What is its significance?
Exam tip
Prepare Mr Lamb's key sayings (the weeds-and-flowers idea, the story of the man who locked himself in and was killed by a picture) and argue that Derry's return shows the transformation even though Mr Lamb dies.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from On the Face of It for CBSE Class 12?
The question types listed above repeat most often in CBSE Class 12 English Core papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is On the Face of It in the CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus?
Yes. On the Face of It is part of the current CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise On the Face of It MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.