CBSE Class 8 English The Magic Brush of Dreams MCQs Set 02

Answer: (B) Ouch!

Explanation:
1. When we hurt our foot or body, we feel sudden pain.
2. The word "Ouch!" is said when something hurts.
3. Therefore, "Ouch!" is the correct word to say.

Answer: (B) He is rich

Explanation:
1. Gopi promised to use her magic brush only for poor and needy people.
2. The zamindar had plenty of gold and money.
3. Because he was already wealthy, Gopi refused to paint for him.

Answer: (C) Command

Explanation:
1. The zamindar was very angry with Gopi.
2. He gave a strict order to his guards to catch her.
3. An order given by a master or leader is called a command.

Answer: (B) the bowl gets full of khichdi

Explanation:
1. Gopi drew a simple bowl of khichdi with her new brush.
2. She waited quietly for the wet colors to dry.
3. As soon as it dried, the painted picture turned into real, hot food.

Answer: (D) By painting a road and a horse

Explanation:
1. Gopi was locked up inside a cold room.
2. She took out her magic brush and drew a path and a strong horse.
3. The horse came to life, and she rode it out of the jail.

Answer: (C) My Lord

Explanation:
1. The zamindar was the powerful master of the village.
2. Gopi spoke politely to him even though she was brave.
3. She called him "My Lord" when answering him.

Answer: (D) Delight

Explanation:
1. People shout "Yippee!" when they win a game or hear great news.
2. Delight means feeling very happy and excited.
3. So, "Yippee!" shows pure joy and delight.

Answer: (C) a man sitting on a stone

Explanation:
1. Gopi was sitting near the tree drawing in the dirt.
2. A mysterious man was resting nearby on a big rock.
3. He called Gopi and gave her the magical brush as a gift.

Answer: (D) zamindar’s men

Explanation:
1. Gopi escaped on the back of her painted horse.
2. The zamindar ordered his guards to run after her.
3. His soldiers and men chased her to take back the brush.

Answer: (C) Would you mind helping me?

Explanation:
1. A formal request is spoken very politely to elders or teachers.
2. The phrase "Would you mind..." is the most polite and respectful way to ask.
3. Therefore, option C is a formal request.

Answer: (C) drawing in the sand

Explanation:
1. Gopi had no paper or colors at the start of the story.
2. She sat under the banyan tree using a small branch.
3. She was busy making pretty drawings in the ground sand.

Answer: (C) A bowl of khichdi

Explanation:
1. Gopi was hungry and poor.
2. The very first thing she tried to draw was food.
3. Her painted bowl of khichdi became real, hot food to eat.

Answer: (B) roared and stomped his foot

Explanation:
1. Gopi said "No" to the rich landlord.
2. The landlord was not used to hearing people refuse him.
3. He shouted like a lion and stamped his foot in deep anger.

Answer: (B) Instruction

Explanation:
1. This sentence tells someone what job they need to do.
2. It guides the person to go and bring food.
3. Telling someone how or what to do is an instruction.

Answer: (D) farmer

Explanation:
1. Gopi painted useful things for poor village workers.
2. The farmer worked outdoors in the cold air.
3. So, Gopi painted a warm muffler to keep the farmer warm.

Answer: (B) Paint only for the poor

Explanation:
1. The old man wanted the brush to do good deeds.
2. He told Gopi never to paint treasures for rich masters.
3. She had to use it only to help poor and suffering people.

Answer: (A) she used the magic brush to help them

Explanation:
1. Gopi was very kind and loved all her neighbors.
2. Whenever someone had a problem, Gopi painted tools or food for them.
3. The people were glad because Gopi used her magical gift to help them.

Answer: (C) Oops!

Explanation:
1. We say "Oops!" when we make a small, silly mistake.
2. Forgetting a notebook is an accidental mistake.
3. Therefore, "Oops!" fits the sentence best.

Answer: (C) khichdi

Explanation:
1. After receiving the brush, Gopi wanted to see if the magic worked.
2. She decided to paint a bowl of warm khichdi.
3. It was the very first thing she created with the magic brush.

Answer: (C) She painted a wide and deep river

Explanation:
1. The zamindar and his soldiers were running fast after Gopi.
2. Gopi quickly drew a big river with deep, rushing water.
3. The wide water blocked the soldiers so they could not cross.

Answer: (C) the needy

Explanation:
1. "Needy" means people who are poor and need help to survive.
2. Gopi did not help greedy or rich people.
3. She dedicated all her painting to help the needy.

Answer: (A) Phew!

Explanation:
1. Relief is the calm feeling when danger or trouble is over.
2. We breathe out and say "Phew!" when we are finally safe.
3. So, "Phew!" is the interjection that shows relief.

Answer: (A) locked her in a cell

Explanation:
1. The landlord was furious because Gopi disobeyed him.
2. He had his soldiers grab Gopi and take away her brush.
3. He threw her into a cold, dark jail cell.

Answer: (A) shawl

Explanation:
1. Old people feel cold easily during chilly weather.
2. Gopi saw an elderly village grandmother shivering.
3. She painted a soft, warm shawl to cover her shoulders.

Answer: (D) Can you pass the salt?

Explanation:
1. We talk informally with friends and family members at home.
2. Asking "Can you...?" is a friendly, casual request.
3. Thus, "Can you pass the salt?" is an informal request.

Answer: (B) she threatened to paint a beast that would chase them

Explanation:
1. The zamindar was trapped on the other side of the river.
2. Gopi warned him that she would paint a scary monster.
3. Scared of being eaten by a beast, the zamindar fled with his guards.

Answer: (D) all of these

Explanation:
1. Gopi was sent out to gather food items from nature and the village.
2. Her family needed rice, sweet mangoes, and wild beans.
3. Since all three items were mentioned, "all of these" is correct.

Answer: (C) Hush!

Explanation:
1. An interjection is a short sound or word that shows sudden feeling.
2. It often ends with an exclamation mark (!).
3. "Hush!" tells someone to be quiet, making it an interjection.

Answer: (A) to paint for him

Explanation:
1. The zamindar heard that Gopi's paintings become real objects.
2. He wanted gold, towers, and treasures for himself.
3. He ordered Gopi to use her magical brush to paint for him.

Answer: (B) she painted a horse and escaped on it

Explanation:
1. Gopi had her brush hidden with her inside the prison cell.
2. She quickly drew a strong horse on the wall and ground.
3. The horse came alive, and she rode away safely.

Answer: (C) Warning

Explanation:
1. Gopi told the enemy what bad thing would happen if they did not stop.
2. Telling someone about future danger is a warning.
3. Therefore, this sentence acts as a warning.

Answer: (B) the paint to dry

Explanation:
1. The magic brush does not make things real right away.
2. The magic happens only after the wet paint dries completely.
3. Gopi waited patiently for the ink and paint to dry up.

Answer: (C) A fortress, treasures, and jewels

Explanation:
1. The zamindar was very greedy and obsessed with wealth.
2. He wanted to live like a mighty king in a giant castle.
3. He ordered Gopi to create a huge fortress filled with jewels and riches.

Answer: (B) took an oath

Explanation:
1. The word "swore" comes from "swear."
2. To swear means to make a serious and honest promise.
3. An oath is another word for a serious promise.

Answer: (C) tea and sweets

Explanation:
1. At the very end of the poem, the bad landlord is gone.
2. Gopi and the villagers celebrate their safety together.
3. Gopi uses her magic brush to paint delicious tea and sweet treats for all.