In Ogden Nash's poem "The Tale of Custard the Dragon", which pet claims to be the bravest?
Answer
the dog
The correct answer is the dog — Conclude that the dog is the pet that claims to be the bravest.
Step-by-step solution
- Read the stanza where each pet talks about bravery.
- Identify the statements made by the mouse, pigeon, and dog.
- Notice that the dog says, "I am the bravest."
- Conclude that the dog is the pet that claims to be the bravest.
Common mistake: Choosing Custard because he is the title character
Concept tested: Identifying character claims
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