List of top English Core Questions on On the face of it asked in CBSE CLASS XII

Compare and contrast the characters of Mr Lamb and Derry in the play ‘On The Face Of It’.
What had been haunting Derry? How did Mr. Lamb give him a new vision of life?
Why does Jo call the Skunk’s mother stupid?
Why did Mr. Lamb grow weeds?
‘A beautiful appearance will last a few decades, but a beautiful personality will last a lifetime.’ Mr. Lamb with his personality successfully influenced Derry to understand the essence of the above quote. Analyse the characters of Mr. Lamb and Derry in the light of the above statement. (On The Face Of It)
‘Mr. Lamb is portrayed as a wise and experienced man with a positive attitude.’ Analyse the character of Mr. Lamb with reference to the above statement. (On The Face Of It)

Derry: I’d not come to steal anything. Mr. Lamb: No, no. The young lads steal...scrump the apples. You’re not so young. Derry: I just...wanted to come in. Into the garden. Mr. Lamb: So you did. Here we are, then. Derry: You don’t know who I am. Mr. Lamb: A boy. Thirteen or so. Derry: Fourteen. [Pause] But I’ve got to go now. Good-bye. Mr. Lamb: Nothing to be afraid of. Just a garden. Just me. Derry: But I’m not...I’m not afraid. (Pause) People are afraid of me.