This page presents “On the Face of it” MCQs for Class 12 from the book Vistas. Perfect for quick Chapter review and checking your Chapter understanding. We have given answers and explanations also for better understanding. Read and enrich yourself.

MCQs of On the Face of it

1. Why does Derry feel people stare at him?

a) He feels their curiosity                   
b) Because of his appearance
c) He feels embarrassed                     
d) He is scared

Answer: b) Because of his appearance
Reason: Derry is insecure about his burnt face and believes that people stare at him due to his appearance.

2. How does Mr. Lamb react to Derry’s appearance?

a) He feels pity for Derry                                
b) He ignores Derry
c) He does not care about it                          
d) He criticizes him

Answer: c) He does not care about it
Reason: Mr. Lamb focuses on Derry’s personality and doesn’t judge him based on his face.

3. What lesson does Mr. Lamb try to teach Derry?

a) People should ignore their flaws   
b) Life is about enjoying the small things
c) Appearances define who we are   
d) We should stay away from society

Answer: b) Life is about enjoying the small things
Reason: Mr. Lamb teaches Derry to look beyond his appearance and appreciate life’s simple joys, like his garden and bees.

4. What makes Derry angry when talking to Mr. Lamb?

a) Mr. Lamb’s pity                          
b) The fact that people stare at him
c) Mr. Lamb’s silence
d) His inability to accept his appearance

Answer: b) The fact that people stare at him
Reason: Derry is frustrated because he feels people only see his burnt face and judge him for it.

5. What does Mr. Lamb compare people to when discussing beauty?

a) Flowers                                                                  
b) Animals
c) “Beauty and the Beast”                                      
d) Trees

Answer: c) “Beauty and the Beast”
Reason: Mr. Lamb compares the idea of beauty to the fairy tale of Beauty and the Beast, where true love sees beyond appearance.

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6. How does Mr. Lamb handle his disability?

a) He hides it                                                
b) He is bothered by it
c) He accepts it                                            
d) He complains about it

Answer: c) He accepts it
Reason: Mr. Lamb doesn’t let his tin leg affect his happiness and views life positively.

7. What is the key reason Derry feels isolated?

a) He feels misunderstood                                  
b) He has no friends
c) He doesn’t have a family                                
d) He has a normal appearance

Answer: a) He feels misunderstood
Reason: Derry feels that no one can understand him due to his appearance, leading to his isolation.

8. What does Mr. Lamb suggest Derry should do?

a) Stay away from people                           
b) Live without fear of judgment
c) Change his appearance                           
d) Move to a different place

Answer: b) Live without fear of judgment
Reason: Mr. Lamb encourages Derry to live freely and not be afraid of how others perceive him.

9. What does Derry initially think about Mr. Lamb’s attitude?

a) He finds it funny                                
b) He feels Mr. Lamb is lying
c) He is unsure and skeptical               
d) He feels sympathy for Mr. Lamb

Answer: c) He is unsure and skeptical
Reason: Derry finds it hard to believe that someone would not judge him, given his experience with others.

10. What does Mr. Lamb say about “weeds” in his garden?

a) They are ugly                                                      
b) They are harmful
c) They are just another form of life                  
d) They should be removed

Answer: c) They are just another form of life
Reason: Mr. Lamb explains that weeds are part of nature and have value, just like any other plant.

11. How does Derry react to Mr. Lamb’s offer of friendship?

a) He rejects it                                               
b) He feels uncomfortable
c) He happily accepts                                  
d) He becomes emotional

Answer: b) He feels uncomfortable
Reason: Derry is not used to people offering friendship without judging him, so he feels uneasy at first.

12. What is the turning point for Derry in the chapter?

a) When Mr. Lamb talks about his tin leg
b) When Derry leaves the garden
c) When Mr. Lamb offers him help with the apples
d) When Derry decides to accept himself

Answer: d) When Derry decides to accept himself
Reason: The turning point occurs when Derry realizes that he can start living without being defined by his appearance, inspired by Mr. Lamb.

13. What does Mr. Lamb suggest about how to handle life’s challenges?

a) Always seek help
b) Avoid difficult situations
c) Face challenges with openness
d) Ignore challenges

Answer: c) Face challenges with openness
Reason: Mr. Lamb believes in embracing life’s difficulties and living openly without fear.

14. What does Mr. Lamb think about people who hide away from life?

a) They are wise                                          
b) They miss out on life
c) They are lucky                                         
d) They are different from others

Answer: b) They miss out on life
Reason: Mr. Lamb feels that hiding from life prevents people from fully experiencing its beauty and opportunities.

15. Why does Derry feel hesitant to go back to Mr. Lamb’s garden?

a) He doesn’t want to leave his family
b) He fears others will judge him there
c) He is unsure if Mr. Lamb truly cares
d) He doesn’t like the garden

Answer: b) He fears others will judge him there
Reason: Derry is afraid that when others see him in Mr. Lamb’s garden, they will judge him for his appearance, just like they do everywhere.

16. When Mr. Lamb says, “I like sitting,” what can we assume about his attitude toward life?

a) Lazy                                                                   
b) Enjoys life
c) Sad                                                                    
d) Disinterested

Answer: b) Enjoys life
Reason: Mr. Lamb finds joy in simple things, reflecting a positive attitude toward life.

17. Derry says, “People are afraid of me.” What can we infer about Derry’s relationships with others?

a) Isolated                                                                
b) Friendly
c) Superior                                                               
d) Indifferent

Answer: a) Isolated
Reason: Derry feels judged and misunderstood due to his appearance.

18. When Mr. Lamb offers Derry help with the apples, what assumption can we make about Mr. Lamb’s character?

a) Generous                                                                  
b) Selfish
c) Manipulative                                                            
d) Distant

Answer: a) Generous
Reason: Mr. Lamb offers help out of kindness, expecting nothing in return.

19. When Derry reacts to Mr. Lamb’s friendliness, we can assume he feels:

a) Confused                                                    
b) Happy
c) Peaceful                                                      
d) Angry

Answer: a) Confused
Reason: Derry is not used to being accepted without judgment.

20. Mr. Lamb says, “You’ve got two arms, two legs and eyes and ears.” What can we infer about his view of Derry?

a) Capable                                                     
b) Apathetic
c) Sympathetic                                             
d) Judging

Answer: a) Capable
Reason: Mr. Lamb focuses on Derry’s abilities, not his appearance.

21. When Mr. Lamb compares Derry’s face to “Beauty and the Beast,” we can assume he is trying to convey:

a) Outward beauty matters                           
b) Inner beauty matters
c) Perfection is key                                          
d) Looks are unimportant

Answer: b) Inner beauty matters
Reason: Mr. Lamb teaches Derry that inner qualities are more important than appearance.

22. Mr. Lamb tells Derry to stop worrying about how others see him. From this, we can assume that:

a) Freedom matters                                             
b) Indifference to others
c) Conformity matters                                         
d) Unrealistic views

Answer: a) Freedom matters
Reason: Mr. Lamb encourages Derry to live freely without fearing judgment

23. When Derry asks, “What do you do all day?” and Mr. Lamb replies, “I sit in the sun, read books,” we can assume that Mr. Lamb:

a) Busy                                                           
b) Reflective
c) Bored                                                         
d) Avoiding life

Answer: b) Reflective
Reason: Mr. Lamb enjoys simple, quiet pleasures and reflection.

24. Derry’s decision to leave Mr. Lamb’s garden can be interpreted as:

a) Rejection                                            
b) Hesitation
c) Withdrawal                                        
d) Refusal

Answer: c) Withdrawal
Reason: Derry leaves to reflect but returns with a new perspective.

25. When Mr. Lamb says, “Everything’s different. Everything’s the same, but everything is different,” what can we infer?

a) Contradictions                                               
b) Predictable
c) Unchanged                                                     
d) Disappointed

Answer: a) Contradictions
Reason: Mr. Lamb acknowledges that life is both constantly changing and remaining the same.