The Tale of Custard the Dragon – 30 Competency-Based MCQs | Class 10 English

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1. Why did Belinda and her pets laugh at Custard repeatedly?

They believed Custard was extremely brave.
Belinda and her pets considered Custard a coward.
They were afraid of his strength.
They admired his fighting skills.

2. What does the phrase "shook the house" suggest about Belinda's laughter?

She was frightened by Custard.
She was crying with great sadness.
She was angry with her pets.
Her laughter was extremely loud.

3. Why did Blink say "Weeck!"?

Blink was asking for food.
Blink was welcoming the pirate.
Blink was expressing fear.
Blink was laughing at Belinda.

4. Why did Custard cry for a nice safe cage?

He wanted to escape from Belinda.
He wanted to frighten the pirate.
He wanted protection from danger.
He wanted a comfortable place.

5. What change occurred when the pets heard a nasty sound?

They started singing happily.
They welcomed the unexpected visitor.
They began laughing at Custard.
They immediately became frightened.

6. What does the expression "looked around" reveal about the pets?

They were looking for their food.
They were searching for Custard's cage.
They were looking for a place to sleep.
They were searching for the source of danger.

7. Why did Mustard growl suddenly?

He wanted to entertain Belinda.
He sensed the presence of danger.
He was calling Custard for help.
He was asking for his food.

8. What does the pirate's appearance suggest?

He was a harmless traveller.
He was a friendly visitor.
He was a dangerous intruder.
He was a lost sailor.

9. Why did the poet describe the pirate's two pistols?

To show that he was a police officer.
To explain his profession as a sailor.
To show that he was protecting Belinda.
To show that the pirate was dangerous.

10. What does the description "one leg was wood" indicate?

The pirate was wearing wooden shoes.
The pirate carried a wooden stick.
The pirate had injured his foot.
The pirate had an artificial leg.

11. What does the phrase "meant no good" reveal?

The pirate wanted to make friends.
The pirate was searching for shelter.
The pirate wanted to help the family.
The pirate had harmful intentions.

12. How did Belinda react to the pirate's arrival?

She bravely challenged the pirate.
She immediately started laughing.
She welcomed him into the house.
She became pale and cried for help.

13. What did Mustard do when danger appeared?

He bravely attacked the pirate.
He fled with a terrified yelp.
He tried to catch the pirate.
He protected Belinda from danger.

14. What does "Ink trickled down" suggest about Ink's behaviour?

Ink bravely fought the pirate.
Ink ran towards the pirate.
Ink tried to rescue Belinda.
Ink quietly escaped to a safer place.

15. Why did Blink strategically mouseholed?

Blink wanted to attack the pirate.
Blink was searching for his food.
Blink wanted to meet Custard.
Blink cleverly escaped through a mousehole.

16. What is ironic about the pets' behaviour?

Those who feared Custard defeated the pirate.
Those who laughed at Belinda protected her.
Those who mocked Custard became frightened themselves.
Those who feared the pirate attacked him.

17. Which quality does Custard demonstrate by jumping towards the pirate?

Pride in his physical appearance.
Fear of losing his comfortable cage.
Courage in a dangerous situation.
Anger towards his fellow pets.

18. Why is Custard's movement compared to a robin going after a worm?

It shows that Custard was searching for food.
It highlights his quick and determined attack.
It suggests that Custard was afraid of birds.
It describes his slow and careful movement.

19. What is suggested by the words "snorting like an engine"?

Custard was charging with great force.
Custard was sleeping peacefully.
Custard was crying in fear.
Custard was making a gentle sound.

20. What does the comparison "his tail like irons in a dungeon" emphasise?

The softness of Custard's tail.
The beauty of Custard's appearance.
The weakness of Custard's body.
The strength and force of Custard's tail.

21. Why did the poet use the words "clatter", "clank" and "jangling"?

To describe a peaceful evening.
To show the pirate's quiet movement.
To create a picture of a noisy fight.
To describe the pets playing happily.

22. What does the pirate's reaction to Custard reveal?

He was pleased to meet Custard.
He wanted to become Custard's friend.
He was completely uninterested in Custard.
He was surprised and frightened by Custard.

23. Why did the pirate gulp some grog?

He was preparing food for Custard.
He was drinking from his pocket flask.
He was celebrating his victory.
He was offering a drink to Belinda.

24. What does the phrase "he fired two bullets, but they didn't hit" tell us?

The pirate failed to stop Custard.
The pirate successfully defeated Custard.
The pirate frightened Custard away.
The pirate injured Belinda accidentally.

25. What does "Custard gobbled him, every bit" mean?

Custard chased the pirate away.
Custard shared food with the pirate.
Custard helped the pirate escape.
Custard completely swallowed the pirate.

26. Which statement best describes the contrast between Custard and the other pets?

Custard was always proud and fearless.
Custard appeared timid but proved courageous.
The other pets were weak and helpless.
Custard was frightened while others fought.

27. Which literary device is mainly used in describing Custard's actions through animal-like comparisons?

Metaphor.
Alliteration.
Personification.
Simile.

28. What is the central message conveyed through Custard's actions?

Loud boasting proves real bravery.
Fear always makes people successful.
True courage is shown through actions.
Appearance determines one's courage.

29. If the other pets had faced the pirate instead of Custard, what would their earlier behaviour suggest?

They would certainly have defeated him.
They would have welcomed him warmly.
They would have protected Custard bravely.
They might have tried to escape.

30. Which statement best expresses the irony of the poem?

The supposedly cowardly dragon becomes the real hero.
The pirate becomes the bravest character.
Belinda defeats the pirate without help.
The pets remain brave throughout the danger.

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