Students of class 10 English should refer to MCQ Questions Class 10 English The Tale of Custard the Dragon with answers provided here which is an important chapter in Class 10 English  NCERT textbook. These MCQ for Class 10 English with Answers have been prepared based on the latest CBSE and NCERT syllabus and examination guidelines for Class 10 English. The following MCQs can help you to practice and get better marks in the upcoming class 10 English examination

Chapter 9 The Tale of Custard the Dragon MCQ with Answers Class 10 English

MCQ Questions Class 10 English The Tale of Custard the Dragon provided below have been prepared by expert teachers of grade 10. These objective questions with solutions are expected to come in the upcoming Standard 10 examinations. Learn the below provided MCQ questions to get better marks in examinations.

Question. What type of pet is custard?
(a) a dragon pet
(b) a mouse pet
(c) a dog pet
(b) a cat pet   

Question. What was the pirate doing?
(a) he was dancing a jig
(b) he ran to kill Ink and Blink
(c) he tried to fight with Mustard
(d) he was trying to get into the house by climbing through a window   

Question. What type of poem is ‘The Tale of Custard The Dragon’?
(a) a sonnet
(b) a ballad
(c) an ode
(b) an elegy   

Question. Who was Percival?
(a) a timid soldier
(b) a knight of King Arthur
(c) a handsome cowherd
(d) a giant   

Question. Besides her four pets what did Belinda possess?
(a) a white ball
(b) a blue seasaw
(c) a red wagon
(d) a yellow frock   

Extract Based Questions :

1. Read the given extracts to attempt the questions that follow:

Belinda lived in a little white house
With a little black kitten and a little grey mouse,
and a little yellow dog and a little red wagon,
And a realio, trulio, little pet dragon.
Now the name of the little black kitten was Ink
and the little grey mouse, she called him Blink,
And the little yellow dog was sharp as Mustard,
But the dragon was a coward, and she called him Custard.

Question. The name of Belinda’s pet dragon was
(a) Mustard
(b) Custard
(c) Blink
(d) Komodo   

Question. Custard was an unusual pet, being a
(a) Dragon
(b) Mouse
(c) Kitten
(d) Dog   

Question. Which of the following is NOT a member of Belinda’s pets?
(a) Ink
(b) Blink
(c) Cuddles
(d) Mustard 

Question. Which of the following is called a dragon?
(a) large dinosaur which lived millions of years ago
(b) a mythical animal which spits fire
(c) a tiger-like animal
(d) an eagle-like bird.   

Question. Which of Belinda’s pet was accused of being a coward?
(a) The grey mouse
(b) The yellow dog
(c) The black kitten
(d) The dragon   

2. Read the given extracts to attempt the questions that follow:

“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”

Question. Which option lists the quotes that support the ideas in the extract?
(1) Fear makes strangers of people who would be friends.
(2) If you’re brave enough to start, you’re strong enough to finish.
(3) Courage doesn’t mean you don’t get afraid. Courage means you don’t let fear stop you.
(4) You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.
(5) Fear has a large shadow, but he himself is strong.
(a) 1 and 5
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1,3 and 5 

Question. ‘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,
(a) Custard attacked the pirate after careful observation.
(b) Custard attacked the pirate without delay.
(c) Custard attacked the pirate valourously.
(d) Custard attacked the pirate stealthily. 

Question. What is the poet’s purpose of using the onomatopoeic words given in the extract?
(a) It is to emphasize on the might and boldness of Custard.
(b) It is to introduce the character Custard to the readers.
(c) It is to impress upon the readers that Custard was ready.
(d) It is to make Custard bold enough to face the situation.   

Question. Select the option that fits with the reaction of the characters in the context of the extract.
Ink: terrified : : Blink : (1) ____________
Pirate: (2) ____________ : : Custard: undaunted
(a) (1) shocked (2) displeased
(b) (1) petrified (2) wondered
(c) (1) upset (2) dazed
(d) (1) petrified (2) shocked 

Question. Pick an option that best fits the usage of the word ‘trickled’ as used in the extract.
(a) The water trickled down the tap and filled the trough.
(b) Students trickled into the classroom as the teacher entered.
(c) Tears trickled down her cheeks as she heard the sad news.
(d) His enthusiasm for the task slowly trickled away.   

3. Read the given extracts to attempt the questions that follow:

Custard the dragon had big sharp teeth,
And spikes on top of him and scales underneath,
Mouth like a fireplace, chimney for a nose,
And realio, trulio, daggers on his toes.
Belinda was as brave as a barrel full of bears,
And Ink and Blink chased lions down the stairs,
Mustard was as brave as a tiger in a rage,
But Custard cried for a nice safe cage.

Question. Which pet of Belinda had the reputation of being a coward?
(a) The mouse
(b) The dragon
(c) The kitten
(d) The dog   

Question. What is the rhyme scheme followed in this poem?
(a) abab
(b) aabb
(c) abcd
(d) adbc   

Question. Which of the following was the pet dragon of Belinda?
(a) Ink
(b) Blink
(c) Custard
(d) Mustard   

Question. Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
(a) It was Custard who dealt with the pirate.
(b) It was Mustard who fought the pirate.
(c) Custard turned out to be a bold fighter.
(d) Custard is a humble and modest dragon. 

Question. Which of Belinda’s pet always sought a safe cage?
(a) Ink
(b) Blink
(c) Mustard
(d) Custard