Class 8 English Chapter 8: The Magic Brush of Dreams — practice questions with answers
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Q1. In the poem ‘The Magic Brush of Dreams’, what was Gopi doing instead of fetching food?
- Drawing pictures in the sand under a banyan tree
- Sleeping
- Playing cricket
- Swimming
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Answer: A. Drawing pictures in the sand under a banyan tree
Why: A twig in her hand. [p.123]
Why: A twig in her hand. [p.123]
Q2. In the poem ‘The Magic Brush of Dreams’, what instruction came with the magic brush?
- Paint not for the wealthy, but only for the poor
- Paint only for kings
- Paint only at night
- Never paint food
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Answer: A. Paint not for the wealthy, but only for the poor
Why: The man whispered to Gopi. [p.123]
Why: The man whispered to Gopi. [p.123]
Q3. In the poem ‘The Magic Brush of Dreams’, what did Gopi paint for the villagers? (Tick all that apply)
- A muffler for a farmer
- A plough
- A shawl for a grandmother
- Jewels for the Zamindar
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Answer: A. A muffler for a farmer; B. A plough; C. A shawl for a grandmother
Why: And a fan for a girl. [p.124]
Why: And a fan for a girl. [p.124]
Q4. In the poem ‘The Magic Brush of Dreams’, what did the Zamindar demand?
- A grand fortress, treasures and jewels
- Food for the poor
- A new school
- A road for the village
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Answer: A. A grand fortress, treasures and jewels
Why: Enough to rule this land. [p.125]
Why: Enough to rule this land. [p.125]
Q5. In the poem ‘The Magic Brush of Dreams’, Gopi used the magic brush to make herself rich.
True or false?
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Answer: False
Why: She painted for the needy. [p.124]
Why: She painted for the needy. [p.124]
Q6. In the poem ‘The Magic Brush of Dreams’, the villagers welcomed Gopi back happily.
True or false?
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Answer: True
Why: ‘It’s Gopi! She’s back again!’ [p.126]
Why: ‘It’s Gopi! She’s back again!’ [p.126]
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