The Magic Paintbrush — Questions and answers
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What happened when Shen first tested the magic paintbrush?
Choices
- When Shen first tested the magic paintbrush, a golden dragon appeared.
- When Shen first tested the magic paintbrush, a voice told him to go home.
- When Shen first tested the magic paintbrush, the paintbrush disappeared.
- When Shen first tested the magic paintbrush, a perfect apple appeared on a rock. ✓
Answer: When Shen first tested the magic paintbrush, a perfect apple appeared on a rock.
From page 2
What did Shen paint for his family first with the magic paintbrush?
Choices
- Shen first painted a basket full of rice for his family. ✓
- Shen first painted new tools for the farmers.
- Shen first painted stronger boats for the fishermen.
- Shen first painted new clothes for his mother and father.
Answer: Shen first painted a basket full of rice for his family.
From page 3
Who summoned Shen to his palace after hearing about the magic paintbrush?
Choices
- The village elder summoned Shen to his palace.
- Shen's father summoned Shen to his palace.
- The Emperor summoned Shen to his palace. ✓
- A kind merchant summoned Shen to his palace.
Answer: The Emperor summoned Shen to his palace.
From page 4
What did the Emperor demand Shen paint as a symbol of ultimate power?
Choices
- The Emperor demanded Shen paint a golden dragon. ✓
- The Emperor demanded Shen paint a mountain of jewels.
- The Emperor demanded Shen paint a magnificent castle.
- The Emperor demanded Shen paint an endless river of gold.
Answer: The Emperor demanded Shen paint a golden dragon.
From page 5
What happened after Shen painted the golden dragon for the Emperor?
Choices
- The dragon flew away peacefully into the sky.
- The dragon granted the Emperor three wishes.
- The dragon turned into a pile of gold for the Emperor.
- The dragon soared through the palace halls, breathing fire and destroying everything. ✓
Answer: The dragon soared through the palace halls, breathing fire and destroying everything.
From page 6
In the fairy tale 'The Magic Paintbrush', what did the character Shen paint to make the dragon stop causing trouble?
Choices
- Shen painted a magical cage to trap the dragon.
- Shen painted a powerful warrior to fight the dragon.
- Shen painted a mighty storm to stop the dragon. ✓
- Shen painted a giant net to catch the dragon.
Answer: Shen painted a mighty storm to stop the dragon.
From page 7
What did Shen paint for the people after the Emperor was humbled?
Choices
- Shen painted more gold and jewels for the people.
- Shen painted fields of grain, lush gardens, and clean water sources for the people. ✓
- Shen painted a magical shield to protect the kingdom.
- Shen painted a new, bigger palace for the Emperor.
Answer: Shen painted fields of grain, lush gardens, and clean water sources for the people.
From page 8
What did Shen do with the magic paintbrush after the kingdom was restored?
Choices
- Shen returned the magic paintbrush to its rightful place beneath the willow tree. ✓
- Shen gave the magic paintbrush to the Emperor.
- Shen kept the magic paintbrush to paint more treasures for himself.
- Shen hid the magic paintbrush in his home.
Answer: Shen returned the magic paintbrush to its rightful place beneath the willow tree.
From page 9
What did the voice tell Shen when he returned the paintbrush to the willow tree?
Choices
- The voice told Shen to keep the paintbrush for himself.
- The voice told Shen that he could no longer use the paintbrush.
- The voice told Shen to find another magical object.
- The voice told Shen that he had used the brush wisely, and its magic would remain in his heart. ✓
Answer: The voice told Shen that he had used the brush wisely, and its magic would remain in his heart.
From page 10