NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Poorvi Chapter 8 The Magic Brush of Dreams
Page 122 Let us do these activities before we read
I. Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.
1. Mention a magical object that you would like to have. Give a reason for your choice.
Answer:
I would like to have a magical notebook that writes answers on its own. It would help me complete my homework quickly and learn better through smart suggestions.
2. What would you draw for yourself, if you had a magic paint brush? Why?
Answer:
I would draw a big library full of books because I love reading and learning new things.
3. Would you use the magic paint brush to draw for someone else? If yes, why? If no, why not?
Answer:
Yes, I would use it to help poor people by drawing food, clothes, and houses for them. Everyone deserves to live happily.
II. Work in pairs. Discuss instances of acts of kindness that you have heard, read, or experienced. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.
Answer:
I once read about a boy who started a small food bank in his community to help hungry people. Another time, my friend gave his new shoes to a child in need. I also remember helping an injured bird and taking it to a vet. These acts of kindness make the world a better place.
Now, arrange these words into different categories as given below.
Things: _________________________
______________________________
Actions: _________________________
______________________________
Emotions: _________________________
______________________________
Answer:
Meaning of the words
1. Paintbrush – A tool with bristles used to apply paint to a surface, often used in art or painting walls.
2. Joy – A strong feeling of happiness and pleasure.
3. Fortress – A large, strong building or place that is built to protect against attacks; like a castle.
4. Feast – A large and special meal, often made for celebrations.
5. Fear – A feeling of being scared or afraid of something.
6. Winding – Something that goes in curves or twists, like a winding road or path.
7. Twig – A small, thin branch from a tree or bush.
8. Bows – Ribbons tied into loops (like hair bows), or a curved weapon for shooting arrows, depending on context.
9. Drawing – A picture made with a pen, pencil, or crayon, usually on paper.
10. Cold – A low temperature that makes you feel chilly, or the opposite of warm.
Arranged into categories:
Things: Paintbrush, Fortress, Twig,
Actions: Bows, Winding, Drawing
Emotions: Joy, Fear, Cold
Events: Feast
Pages 127-128 – Let us discuss
1. Arrange the events in order of occurrence in the poem. The last one has been marked for you. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.
Answer:
| 1. Gopi paints a bowl of khichdi, which becomes real and amazes the villagers. | 9 |
| 2. The Zamindar orders Gopi to paint treasures for him. | 3 |
| 3. Gopi is told to gather food but instead sits drawing pictures in the sand. | 1 |
| 4. Gopi returns to the village with the Zamindar and his men chasing her. | 7 |
| 5. The Zamindar throws Gopi into prison. | 2 |
| 6. Gopi paints a road and a horse to escape. | 5 |
| 7. Gopi uses the magic brush to paint useful items for the villagers. | 6 |
| 8. Gopi paints a wide river, stopping the Zamindar and his men. | 4 |
| 9. A man gives a magic brush to Gopi to paint only for the poor. | 8 |
| 10. Gopi scares the Zamindar away, and celebrates with the villagers. | 10 |
II. Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct answer from the box given below.
The tone of the poem shifts throughout, reflcting the diffrent moods of the story. Initially, the tone is 1. _________________ as Gopi uses her imagination to draw in the sand, and later when the Zamindar enters the story, the tone shifts to one of 2. _________________. In the fial part of the poem, the tone becomes 3. _________________ as Gopi escapes, the Zamindar is defeated, and the villagers rejoice.
Answer:
1. playful and innocent
2. tension and suspense
3. triumphant and celebratory
III. Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct option from within the brackets.
1. The poem mostly follows a simple rhyme scheme, _________________, which adds a rhythmic flow. (ABCB, ABBA, ABAB)
2. This poem belongs to the _________________ poetry genre, which tells a story through verse. (descriptive, narrative or ballad, free style)
Answer:
1. ABCB
2. narrative or ballad
IV. Give examples from the poem for the following explanations.
1. The poem is rich in imagery, creating clear pictures in the reader’s mind. For example, _________________.
2. What is the effect of repetition in the line—‘On you, and you and you!*?
Answer:
1. “Gopi paints a mighty river wide, Its currents fast and deep.”
This line creates a vivid picture of a wide and fast-flowing river.
2. It emphasizes the threat and creates suspense and fear, showing the seriousness of Gopi’s warning to the Zamindar and his men.
V. Match the phrases from the poem in Column 1 with what they symbolise in Column 2.
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
| 1. The magic paintbrush | (iii) the power of art and imagination to change the world |
| 2. The grand fortress | (i) greed and the desire for wealth |
| 3. The river and the beast | (ii) barriers to protect Gopi from the Zamindar’s anger |
VI. Identify whether the following statement is true or false.
While Gopi uses the magic brush to help others, the Zamindar wants to use it for personal gain. This contrast drives the moral of the story.
Answer:
True
Pages 128-130 – Let us think and reflect
I. Read the given extracts and answer the questions that follow.
1. But on a stone there sits a man,
A brush is in his hand.
He looks around. He calls to Gopi.
“Come here!” he whispers. “Hush!
We mustn’t let the village know
About this magic brush. ”
He slips the brush into her hand
And tells her to be sure,
“Paint not for the wealthy ones,
But only for the poor.”
(i) Fill in the blank by selecting the correct option from those given in the brackets.
The man is whispering and telling
Gopi to keep the brush a secret reflects his _________________
(careful and secretive/magical and delightful) nature.
Answer:
careful and secretive.
(ii) What is the significance of the man slipping the brush into Gopi’s hand?
Answer:
It shows that. he trusts Gopi and believes she will use the magic brush wisely and with kindness.
(iii) Complete the following sentence with a suitable reason.
The most likely reason the man instructs Gopi to ‘Paint not for wealthy ones but only for the poor’ is because he _________________
Answer:
wants the brush to be used for helping those in need, not for greed or selfish gain.
(iv) Select the most appropriate title for the extract from the two given below.
A. The Magic Brush’s Secret
B. Gopi’s Special Gift
Answer:
A. The Magic Brush’s Secret
2. And soon the news spreads far and wide,
Through forests, fields, and plains,
Until the Zamindar himself
Hears of these magic gains.
“I order you to paint for me,
A fortress tall and grand.
Paint treasures, jewels, and riches rare,
Enough to rule this land. ”
(i) Complete the following sentence with the correct reason.
The news of Gopi’s magic 1 msh spreads ‘through forests, field , and plains’ because of its _________________
Answer:
miraculous ability to turn drawings into real things that help people.
(ii) Why does the poet refer to things painted by Gopi’s paintbrush as ‘magic gains’?
Answer:
Because everything Gopi paints with the brush becomes real and brings joy or relief to others, especially the poor, making it seem magical and valuable.
(iii) Which of the following statements given below is false? Rectify the false statement.
A. Gopi’s magic brush draws the attention of the powerful Zamindar.
B. The Zamindar requests Gopi to paint a grand fortress and jewels.
Answer:
False Statement B: The Zamindar requests Gopi to paint a grand fortress and jewels.
Rectification: The Zamindar orders, not requests, Gopi to paint a grand fortress and jewels.
(iv) What does the Zamindar’s demand for a grand fortress and jewels reveal about his character?
Answer:
It reveals that the Zamindar is greedy, selfish, and power-hungry.
He only wants to use the magic brush for personal wealth and control.
II. Answer the following Questions.
Question 1.
Explain why Gopi made the right decision by refusing to paint for the Zamindar.
Answer:
Gopi made the right decision 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.
Question 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’s 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.
Question 3.
What is the significance of Gopi celebrating with the villagers at the end of the poem?
Answer:
It 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.
Question 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.
Question 5.
What can be inferred about Gopi’s character based on her refusal to follow the Zamindar’s orders?
Answer:
Gopi is brave, honest, kind, and determined. She values helping others over fear or pressure, and she stays true to her morals even when threatened.
Question 6.
Justify the appropriateness of the title of the poem.
Answer:
The title “The Magic Brush of Dreams” is appropriate because the brush fulfills the dreams of poor people by turning helpful drawings into real things. It brings hope and change through kindness and imagination.
Question 7.
If you had the magic brush, how would you use it in today’s world?
Answer:
I would use the brush to paint food for the hungry, homes for the homeless, medicines for the sick, and books for children without access to education. I would try to make the world a better place for those in need.
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