The Tale of Custard the Dragon
15 solved questions from Class 10 English, each with the full working. Tap any question to see the step-by-step solution.
- 1 Why did Custard cry for a 'nice safe cage', and how did the other pets react to him? easy 2 marks Character contrast and behavior
- 2 'The Tale of Custard the Dragon' presents a humorous contrast between boasting and actual bravery. Elaborate on this theme with reference to the characters in the poem. hard 5 marks Theme of true bravery versus false pride
- 3 What was the name of Belinda's pet dragon in Ogden Nash's poem 'The Tale of Custard the Dragon'? easy MCQ 1 mark Identification of poem characters
- 4 Describe how Belinda and her other pets reacted when the pirate suddenly broke into the house. medium 3 marks Reaction of characters during crisis
- 5 What is the primary rhyme scheme followed in the stanzas of 'The Tale of Custard the Dragon'? medium MCQ 1 mark Rhyme scheme identification
- 6 What is the primary topic or theoretical principle explored in 'The Tale of Custard the Dragon' (Class 10 ENGLISH)? medium MCQ Chapter Core Principle
- 7 Which key mechanism or analytical rule is highlighted in 'The Tale of Custard the Dragon'? medium MCQ Key Analytical Mechanism
- 8 In Ogden Nash's poem "The Tale of Custard the Dragon", which pet claims to be the bravest? easy MCQ 1 mark Identifying character claims
- 9 Write a short paragraph (80‑100 words) explaining how the poet uses humor to contrast the pets' attitudes toward danger. medium 3 marks Use of humor and contrast
- 10 List the sequence of events that happen after the pirate breaks into the house, in chronological order. easy 1 mark Understanding plot sequence
- 11 What does the word 'bragging' mean in the context of the poem, and which pet uses it? medium 2 marks Vocabulary in context
- 12 In Ogden Nash's poem "The Tale of Custard the Dragon", which pet declares “I can roar like a lion” when the pirate appears? easy MCQ 1 mark Character identification
- 13 Define the word ‘brag’ as used in the poem and give the exact line where a pet uses it. medium 2 marks Vocabulary in context
- 14 Which stanza best illustrates the reversal of expectations about bravery, and what literary technique is employed? hard MCQ 4 marks Theme and irony
- 15 Which rhyme scheme is followed in each stanza of "The Tale of Custard the Dragon"? easy MCQ 2 marks Rhyme scheme identification