Question Bank: On the face of It

What is Mr. Lamb's primary characteristic as depicted in the play?

What does Mr. Lamb make from crab apples?

What caused Derry's facial scars?

What aspect of Derry's interactions with Mr. Lamb surprises him?

How does Derry perceive other people's reactions towards him?

How does Mr. Lamb try to relate to Derry?

What motivates Derry to visit Mr. Lamb's garden?

What does Mr. Lamb suggest Derry do with the crab apples?

What does Mr. Lamb try to do to counter his feelings of loneliness?

What is a key feeling Mr. Lamb expresses in the play?

How does Derry's mother view Mr. Lamb?

What does Derry mean when he says, 'It ate me up'?

What kind of relationship do Derry and Mr. Lamb develop?

What does Mr. Lamb believe is more important than appearance?

What is Derry's attitude towards people in general?

How does Derry initially react towards Mr. Lamb?

What does Mr. Lamb use to illustrate the beauty of life?

What does Mr. Lamb encourage Derry to do regarding his life?

How does Derry react when he learns about Mr. Lamb's accident?

What common theme does Mr. Lamb's character represent?

What does Derry seek in Mr. Lamb that he cannot find elsewhere?

How does Derry's mother view Mr. Lamb?

What is the primary theme reflected in Derry's character?

What lesson does Mr. Lamb impart to Derry at the end of the play?

What does Mr. Lamb mean when he talks about 'coming back'?

Why does Mr. Lamb find it difficult to have visitors?

How does Derry's isolation affect his outlook on life?

What action does Derry take toward Mr. Lamb at the end of the play?

What lesson does Mr. Lamb try to impart to Derry?

What does Mr. Lamb mean when he says the garden gate is always open?

How does Derry perceive people's reactions to him?

What role does the garden play in the friendship between Derry and Mr. Lamb?

What does Mr. Lamb's attitude reveal about his character?

What metaphor is implied in Mr. Lamb's reference to the apples?

What effect does Derry's self-perception have on his friendship with Mr. Lamb?

Which of the following best describes Derry's initial demeanor when he enters the garden?

What does Derry's conflict with his identity reveal about the theme of friendship?

How does Mr. Lamb address Derry's initial apprehensions?

What literary device is primarily utilized in Derry's internal conflict regarding his appearance?

What lesson does Mr. Lamb impart through his interactions with Derry?

How does the setting of Mr. Lamb's garden reflect the themes of the play?

What emotions does Derry express when he first arrives in the garden?

What does Mr. Lamb's character signify in Derry's life?

In what way does Mr. Lamb challenge Derry's view of himself?

What is the primary source of conflict between Derry and Mr. Lamb?

How does Mr. Lamb’s attitude differ from that of Derry when it comes to their respective conditions?

What does Derry realize about himself during his conversation with Mr. Lamb?

What metaphor does Mr. Lamb use to discuss perception and acceptance of beauty?

What emotional response does Derry exhibit towards the people who stare at him?

Which life lesson does Mr. Lamb try to impart to Derry?

What is Mr. Lamb's perspective on people's perceptions and judgments?

How does Derry’s mother influence his perception of himself?

What theme is prominent in the dialogue between Derry and Mr. Lamb?

What does Derry initially want to do in Mr. Lamb's garden?

What does Mr. Lamb mean by saying 'the gate’s always open'?

How does the motif of light and darkness appear in Mr. Lamb’s life?

Why does Derry feel that he will never change?

What challenge does Mr. Lamb pose to Derry's worldview?

What does Mr. Lamb suggest Derry should focus on instead of his appearance?

How does Derry's interaction with Mr. Lamb impact his perspective on friendship?

What future does Mr. Lamb envision for Derry if he chooses to engage with the world?

What lesson does Mr. Lamb impart about the nature of people and their perceptions?

After their meeting, what change does Derry contemplate regarding his fears about social interaction?

How does Mr. Lamb's perception of beauty differ from societal norms?

What impact does Mr. Lamb's openness have on Derry's character development?

Why does Derry believe he might never return to Mr. Lamb's garden?

What does Mr. Lamb suggest about the relationship between physical appearance and personal worth?

What does Mr. Lamb's garden symbolize in the context of Derry's journey?

In the end, what does Derry's decision to return to the garden signify?

What broader message about life and relationships is presented in their dialogue?

Mr. Lamb's view on accepting risks can best be summarized as which of the following?

How does the conclusion of the play reflect the theme of resilience?

What critical perspective does Mr. Lamb provide regarding societal perceptions of disability?

Which of the following best captures the ultimate fate of Derry's character arc?