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The Tale of Custard the Dragon

English · CBSE Class 10 · English Medium · 15 questions and answers

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Q: Who is the poet of 'The Tale of Custard the Dragon'?

A: Ogden Nash, an American poet.

Q: What type of poem is 'The Tale of Custard the Dragon'?

A: A ballad — a narrative poem that tells a story, here in a humorous style.

Q: Who is Belinda?

A: A little girl who lives in a small white house with her pets.

Q: Name Belinda's pets in the poem.

A: A little black kitten called Ink, a grey mouse called Blink, a little yellow dog called Mustard, and a dragon called Custard.

Q: What was ironic about the pets' bravery?

A: All the pets boasted of being brave, but only Custard the 'cowardly' dragon actually proved brave.

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