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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The Tale of Custard the Dragon

1 / 15

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

Fierce and intimidating

Playful and whimsical

Serious and majestic

Sad and melancholic

2 / 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.

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- D, 2-A, 3-C

1-A, 2-C, 3-D

1-C, 2-A, 3-B

1-B, 2-D, 3-C

3 / 15

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

Appearances determine one's character

Appearances are unimportant

Appearances can be misleading

Appearances are always accurate

4 / 15

The structure of the poem, with its regular rhythm and rhyme, contrasts with the serious theme to show:

The importance of staying positive

How serious messages can be conveyed through simple forms

The duality of human nature

The complexity of courage in everyday life

5 / 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…

Clashed his tail like irons…

…at the pirate like a robin at a worm.

…trickled down to the bottom…

6 / 15

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

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

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.

7 / 15

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

His desire to protect Belinda

His fear and insecurity

His love for comfort and luxury

His laziness and lack of ambition

8 / 15

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

Inspirational and uplifting, encouraging readers to be brave.

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

Serious and solemn, emphasizing the importance of bravery.

Critical and satirical, criticizing societal expectations of bravery.

9 / 15

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

His enthusiasm for the task slowly trickled away.

The water trickled down the tap and filled the trough.

Tears trickled down her cheeks as she heard the sad news.

Students trickled into the classroom as the teacher entered.

10 / 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) petrified ii) shocked

i) petrified ii) wondered

i) upset ii) dazed

i) shocked ii) displeased

11 / 15

What does the poem suggest about the nature of courage?

Courage can be found in unexpected places

Courage is only important for heroes

Courage is always visible and loud

Courage is unnecessary for a happy life

12 / 15

What inference can be made about the poet's attitude towards traditional notions of heroism?

The poet is indifferent to traditional notions of heroism and does not address them in the poem.

The poet seeks to redefine traditional notions of heroism in a more modern context.

The poet strongly supports traditional notions of heroism.

The poet is critical of traditional notions of heroism and seeks to challenge them.

13 / 15

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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, 4 & 5

1 & 4

3 & 5

14 / 15

Why has the poet used the word ‘weeck’ to signify the giggling of the mouse?

The poet

uses it to add suspense in the poem.

has imagined how the mouse would sound in this mood.

uses it to create a scary effect for readers.

has mocked at the mouse for giggling at Custard.

15 / 15

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

The unpredictability of courage

The role of luck in life

The importance of bravery and heroism

The value of appearances over reality

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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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