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

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Poem Name: The Tale of Custard the Dragon
Poet: Ogden Nash
Book: First Flight (CBSE Class 10 English)
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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✔ Quick revision before exams
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The Tale of Custard the Dragon

1 / 15

“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 the option that does not display a simile from the extract.

…Custard, snorting like an engine…

…at the pirate like a robin at a worm.

Clashed his tail like irons…

…trickled down to the bottom…

2 / 15

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

He is timid and cowardly, often running away from danger.

He is loyal and protective, defending his friends at all costs.

He is fierce and brave, always ready for battle.

He is clever and cunning, using his intelligence to outwit foes.

3 / 15

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

The role of luck in life

The unpredictability of courage

The value of appearances over reality

The importance of bravery and heroism

4 / 15

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

Critical and satirical, criticizing societal expectations of bravery.

Serious and solemn, emphasizing the importance of bravery.

Humorous and lighthearted, poking fun at traditional notions of heroism.

Inspirational and uplifting, encouraging readers to be brave.

5 / 15

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.

A cage means captivity. Why is Custard inclined to remain in a cage despite what it symbolizes?

This is so because he viewed it as a

sanctuary

guardhouse

cubicle

refuge

booth

1, 2 & 5

3 & 5

1 & 4

3, 4 & 5

6 / 15

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

i) shocked ii) displeased

i) petrified ii) wondered

i) petrified ii) shocked

i) upset ii) dazed

7 / 15

A hyperbole is a literary device where the poet/writer/speaker purposely and obviously exaggerates to an extreme.

Choose the option that includes an example of hyperbole, from the extract.

When Custard cried for a nice safe cage.

Belinda giggled till she shook the house,

Ink and Mustard rudely asked his age,

And Mustard growled, and they all looked around

8 / 15

‘He went at the pirate like a robin at a worm. Why has this comparison been used here? Just like the robin catches the worm,

Custard attacked the pirate after careful observation.

Custard attacked the pirate valourously.

Custard attacked the pirate stealthily.

Custard attacked the pirate without delay.

9 / 15

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

He is brave and courageous when needed

He is aggressive and violent

He is always timid and fearful

He is indifferent to danger

10 / 15

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

Dragons are soft-hearted and kind.

Dragons can grant wishes.

Dragons can become invisible at will.

Dragons are brave and feared.

11 / 15

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

Dramatic irony, where the reader knows something that the characters in the poem do not.

Situational irony, where the opposite of what is expected to happen occurs.

Verbal irony, where the words used convey a meaning opposite of their literal meaning.

Irony of fate, where an event occurs that is the opposite of what was intended.

12 / 15

What is the poet’s purpose of using the onomatopoeic words given in the extract?

It is to make Custard bold enough to face the situation.

It is to impress upon the readers that Custard was ready.

It is to introduce the character Custard to the readers.

It is to emphasize on the might and boldness of Custard.

13 / 15

Pick the option with the correct matches for columns A and B.

A	B
Word	Meaning
1. chuckle	A. to smile in a half-suppressed mocking way
2. snigger	B. to smile in an irritating, conceited manner.
3. smirk	C. to let out a quiet and suppressed laugh.
	D. to let out a laugh heartily and loudly

1-A, 2-C, 3-D

1-B, 2-D, 3-C

1- D, 2-A, 3-C

1-C, 2-A, 3-B

14 / 15

What can you infer from the repetition ‘suddenly, suddenly’ in the above extract?

It emphasises that an unexpected noise was heard.

It draws our attention to the loud cry that occurred.

There was an immediate change in the scene.

It focuses on the hasty attack and the loud noise.

15 / 15

What literary device is used by the poet when describing Custard as a "dragon" who is actually "cowardly"?

Metaphor

Simile

Personification

Irony

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Key Topics Covered in the Quiz

✔ Summary & explanation of the poem
✔ Character analysis (Custard, Belinda, Ink, Blink, Mustard)
✔ Poetic devices used in the poem
✔ Theme of bravery vs cowardice

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