READING COMPREHENSION:

 1.Explain why Gopi made the right decision by refusing to paint for the Zamindar.

ANSWER:

Gopi made the right decision by refusing to paint for the Zamindar because the Zamindar was greedy and wanted to misuse the brush for personal gain. Gopi remained loyal to her promise to use the brush only for the poor and needy.

2. Gopi threatens to draw a beast to scare away the Zamindar. Justify her action. How would you have dealt with the situation differently?

ANSWER:

Gopi threatens to draw a beast to scare away the Zamindar. His action was justified because she was protecting herself and stopping the Zamindar from misusing the brush. She used her cleverness to scare him away without hurting anyone.
If I were in her place, I might have done the same or tried to convince the villagers to stand up against the Zamindar together. ( Write your own opinion.)

3. What is the significance of Gopi celebrating with the villagers at the end of the poem?

ANSWER:

The significance of Gopi celebrating with the villagers at the end of the poem shows that goodness and kindness win in the end. It also highlights Gopi’s love for her village and her selfless use of the brush to bring happiness to others.

4. Compare Gopi’s use of the magic brush to how the Zamindar would have used it.

ANSWER:

Gopi used the brush to help the poor and bring joy, while the Zamindar wanted to use it to get wealth and power for himself. Gopi’s use was generous and kind, but the Zamindar’s use would have been greedy and harmful.

5. What is the central theme of "The Magic Brush of Dreams"? 

ANSWER:

The central theme of "The Magic Brush of Dreams" revolves around the power of imagination and creativity. It emphasizes how dreams can inspire individuals to pursue their passions and create a better reality for themselves and others. Through the narrative, readers are encouraged to believe in their dreams and the transformative power of art and creativity.

6. What precaution did the old man ask Gopi to use?

ANSWER:

The old man cautioned Gopi to use the magic brush only to help the poor and not for the rich people.

7. If you had the magic brush, how would you use it in today’s world?

ANSWER: Do it yourself.

8. Match the following if unmatched.
  Expressions       Emotions
      phew              relief
      Eek                alarm
     Ouch!              pain
     Yippee!           delight
     Whoa!             surprise
     Oops!              mistake
     Hey!                attract attention