Section – A
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Summary
A renowned artist was commissioned by a wealthy old lady to paint her portrait. After days of hard work, he invited her to his studio. The lady, accompanied by her beloved dog, Tomy, believed her pet was the cleverest in the world. Upon seeing the finished portrait, Tomy showed no interest. The lady, convinced the portrait didn’t resemble her because her dog couldn’t recognize her, declared she wouldn’t buy it.
The artist, a man of practical wisdom, understood the eccentricities of the rich. Instead of arguing, he calmly asked her to return the next day, promising to make the portrait so realistic that Tomy would wag his tail and lick it. The following day, the dog indeed wagged its tail excitedly and licked the portrait with great interest. Delighted, the lady praised the artwork and paid the artist a hefty sum. After she left, the artist had a good laugh, revealing his trick: he had simply rubbed the portrait with a juicy piece of meat, whose smell had enticed the dog.
Word Meanings
English Word | English Meaning | Hindi Meaning |
Portrait | A painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders. | चित्र (Chitra), व्यक्ति-चित्र (Vyakti-Chitra) |
Studio | The workplace of an artist, photographer, or other creative person. | स्टूडियो (Studio), कला-कक्ष (Kala-Kaksh) |
Pet | An animal kept as a companion and treated with affection. | पालतू (Paltu) |
Fond | Having a strong liking or affection for someone or something. | शौकीन (Shaukeen), प्रिय (Priya) |
Believed | Accepted something as true. | विश्वास किया (Vishwas Kiya) |
Cleverest | Most intelligent or skillful. | सबसे चतुर (Sabse Chatur) |
Mistress | A woman in a position of authority or control, especially in a household. | मालकिन (Malkin), स्वामिनी (Swamini) |
Wealthy | Having a great deal of money, resources, or assets; rich. | धनी (Dhani), अमीर (Ameer) |
Argue | Give reasons or evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one’s view. | बहस करना (Bahas Karna), तर्क करना (Tark Karna) |
Worldly wisdom | Practical knowledge and understanding of life and human affairs. | सांसारिक ज्ञान (Sansarik Gyan), व्यवहारिक बुद्धिमत्ता (Vyavaharik Buddhimatta) |
Strange ways | Unusual or eccentric behaviors or customs. | अजीब तरीके (Ajeeb Tareeke) |
Real | Actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact; not imagined or supposed. | वास्तविक (Vastavik), असली (Asli) |
Wag its tail | (Of a dog) move its tail from side to side. | पूंछ हिलाना (Poonch Hilana) |
Lick | Pass the tongue over (something) in order to taste, moisten, or clean it. | चाटना (Chatna) |
Wonderful | Inspiring delight, pleasure, or admiration; extremely good; marvellous. | अद्भुत (Adbhut), शानदार (Shandar) |
Wrap it up | To put paper or cloth around something to cover it. | लपेटना (Lapetna) |
Hearty laugh | A loud and cheerful laugh. | जोरदार हंसी (Jordar Hansi) |
Rubbed | Moved (something) while maintaining continuous contact with it. | रगड़ना (Ragadna) |
Juicy | Full of juice. | रसीला (Raseela) |
Smell | The faculty or power of perceiving odors. | गंध (Gandh), खुशबू (Khushboo) |
Enticed | Attracted or tempted by offering pleasure or advantage. | लुभाया (Lubhaya) |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. Who did the rich old lady ask to paint her portrait?
a) A sculptor
b) A well-known artist
c) A photographer
d) A carpenter
2. What animal did the lady have as a pet?
a) A cat
b) A bird
c) A dog
d) A rabbit
3. Why did the lady initially reject the portrait?
a) It was too expensive.
b) She didn’t like the colours.
c) Her dog couldn’t recognize her in it.
d) It was too small.
4. What did the artist promise to do to the portrait for the next day?
a) Paint a different one.
b) Make it look so real that the dog would react to it.
c) Add more jewelry to the lady’s image.
d) Reduce the price.
5. How did the dog react to the portrait on the second day?
a) It barked at it.
b) It ignored it again.
c) It wagged its tail and licked it.
d) It tried to scratch it.
6. What was the artist’s secret trick?
a) He added a new layer of paint.
b) He used special lighting.
c) He rubbed the portrait with a juicy piece of meat.
d) He re-drew the eyes.
Answers to MCQs:
1. b) A well-known artist
2. c) A dog
3. c) Her dog couldn’t recognize her in it.
4. b) Make it look so real that the dog would react to it.
5. c) It wagged its tail and licked it.
6. c) He rubbed the portrait with a juicy piece of meat.
Short Questions and Answers
- What did the rich old lady want the artist to do?
The rich old lady asked the artist to paint her portrait.
- Why was the lady so fond of her dog, Tomy?
She was very fond of her dog, Tomy, because she believed it was the cleverest little animal in the whole world.
- What was the lady’s initial reaction to the portrait?
The lady initially rejected the portrait, saying it did not look like her at all because even her dog could not recognize her in it.
- How did the artist respond to the lady’s criticism?
The artist, being a man of worldly wisdom, did not argue. He simply asked her to return the next day, promising to make the portrait look so real that her dog, Tomy, would react to it.
- What happened when the lady brought her dog to the studio the next day?
The next day, the dog wagged its tail and ran to the portrait, licking it with great interest.
- What was the lady’s final decision about the portrait?
The lady was delighted and decided to buy the portrait, willingly paying a big price for it.
- How did the artist manage to make the dog react to the portrait?
The artist had rubbed the portrait with a juicy piece of meat, and its smell made the dog lick the portrait.