Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow. 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.'
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.
careful and secretive
What is the significance of the man slipping the brush into Gopi's hand?
The act of slipping the brush into Gopi's hand signifies a transfer of responsibility and power. The mysterious man entrusts Gopi with a magical gift that she must use wisely and exclusively for helping the poor, not for personal gain or for the wealthy.
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 _____.
wants the magic brush to be used for helping those in need rather than for satisfying greed or increasing the power of those who are already wealthy.
Select the most appropriate title for the extract from the two given below. A. The Magic Brush's Secret B. Gopi's Special Gift
B. Gopi's Special Gift
Explanation
((i)) The chapter shows the man whispering and saying 'Hush!' which indicates he wants to keep the magic brush hidden from others, demonstrating his cautious and secretive nature. ((ii)) The chapter describes this gesture as significant because it marks the beginning of Gopi's journey with the magic brush and establishes the moral condition attached to its use. ((iii)) The chapter establishes this instruction as the central moral principle that guides Gopi's actions throughout the poem and creates conflict when the Zamindar demands she paint for his selfish desires. ((iv)) The extract focuses on Gopi receiving the magic brush as a gift with instructions, making 'Gopi's Special Gift' more appropriate as it centers on the transfer of the brush to Gopi.