The Tale of Custard the Dragon Class 10 MCQ Quiz – Test Your Knowledge

What does the poem suggest about the nature of courage?

What does Custard's reaction to the pirate reveal about his character?

What tone is conveyed by the poet's use of words like "belly" and "custard" to describe the dragon?

What type of irony is used in the poem when Custard, the dragon, is described as "cowardly"?

What is the central theme of The Tale of Custard the Dragon?

Why does Custard the Dragon cry for a nice safe cage?

“Ink trickled down to the bottom of the household,
And little mouse Blink strategically mouseholed.
But up jumped Custard, snorting like an engine,
Clashed his tail like irons in a dungeon,
With a clatter and a clank and a jangling squirm,
He went at the pirate like a robin at a worm”

Select the option that fits with the reaction of the characters in the context of the extract.

Ink: terrified : : Blink : i)__________________

Pirate: ii) ______________:: Custard: undaunted

What does Custard's desire for a "nice safe cage" symbolize?

What is the most significant characteristic of Custard, the dragon?

How does Custard's character change throughout the poem?

What is the tone of the poem, as reflected in the language and imagery used?

Belinda giggled till she shook the house,
And Blink said Weeck! which is giggling for a mouse,
Ink and Mustard rudely asked his age,
When Custard cried for a nice safe cage.
Suddenly, suddenly they heard a nasty sound,
And Mustard growled, and they all looked around.

Which belief about dragons is in contrast to Custard’s behaviour in the extract.

Belinda's character represents:

“Ink trickled down to the bottom of the household,
And little mouse Blink strategically mouseholed.
But up jumped Custard, snorting like an engine,
Clashed his tail like irons in a dungeon,
With a clatter and a clank and a jangling squirm,
He went at the pirate like a robin at a worm”

Pick an option that best fits the usage of the word’ trickled’ as used in the extract.

What lesson does the poem teach about judging others based on appearances?