The Tale of Custard the Dragon MCQs for SEBA Class 10 English

The Tale of Custard the Dragon MCQs for SEBA Class 10 English

In this article, we provide you with 50+ MCQs from “ The Tale of Custard the Dragon” for Class 10 SEBA and CBSE exams.
These questions are based on previous exam papers to help students practice and score full marks in the MCQ section.

1. Custard was the name of a ______. [HSLC 2023]
(A) dragon
(B) dog
(C) cat
(D) biscuit
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2. From your reading of “The Tale of Custard the Dragon”, choose the correct option. [HSLC 2024]
(A) Dog: Black, Kitten: Yellow
(B) Kitten: Grey, Dog: Black
(C) Dog: Black, Mouse: Grey
(D) Kitten: Black, Mouse: Grey
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3. In “The Tale of Custard the Dragon,” how is Custard portrayed before the arrival of the pirates? [HSLC 2025]
(A) as a cowardly and timid dragon
(B) as a fierce and intimidating dragon
(C) as a clumsy and lazy dragon
(D) as an intelligent and cunning dragon
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4. “He went at the pirate like a robin at a worm.” Why has the comparison been used here?
(A) Custard attacked the pirate after careful observation.
(B) Custard attacked the pirate without delay.
(C) Custard attacked the pirate valorously.
(D) Custard attacked the pirate stealthily.
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5. Who is called ‘Percival’ in the poem “The Tale of Custard the Dragon”?
(A) Ink
(B) Blink
(C) Mustard
(D) Custard
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6. Whom did Belinda used to tease?
(A) The little black kitten, Ink
(B) The little grey mouse, Blink
(C) The little yellow dog, Mustard
(D) The dragon, Custard
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7. The rhyming of wood, sound, right, wagon is—
(A) Dragon, Ground, bright, food
(B) Food, Round, Light, Mango
(C) Good, Round, fight, Dragon
(D) Good, Ground, light, handsome
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8. Why is ‘The Tale of Custard the Dragon’ regarded as a ballad?
(A) It narrates the cowardice and fear of Custard
(B) It narrates the courage and heroism of the Dragon
(C) It narrates the courage and heroism of Ink and Blink
(D) It narrates the heroism of Belinda
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9. What kind of poem is “The Tale of Custard the Dragon”?
(A) Humorous ballad
(B) Ironical ballad
(C) Both ‘A’ and ‘B’
(D) None of these
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10. Match the following and choose the correct option:
(A) Ink
(B) Blink
(C) Mustard
(D) Wagon

(i) Yellow
(ii) Black
(iii) Red
(iv) Gray

(A) A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(iv)
(B) A-(ii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(iii)
(C) A-(i), B-(iv), C-(iii), D-(i)
(D) A-(ii), B-(i), C-(iv), D-(iii)
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11. “The Tale of Custard the Dragon” belongs to which genre of literature?
(A) Comedy
(B) Parody
(C) Ballad
(D) Satire
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12. The Pirate fired ______ bullets.
(A) One
(B) Three
(C) Four
(D) Two
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13. “They chased the lions down the stairs.” Who is referred to as ‘they’?
(A) Custard and Mustard
(B) Belinda and Mustard
(C) Ink and Blink
(D) Belinda and Custard
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14. “He went at the pirate like a robin at a worm.” What does this comparison mean?
(A) Custard attacked after careful analysis
(B) Custard attacked along with the robin
(C) The pirate was attacked by the robin
(D) Custard attacked without any delay
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15. The colour of Belinda’s wagon was—
(A) black
(B) yellow
(C) red
(D) grey
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16. The pirate attacked the dragon by firing bullets—
(A) Three
(B) Two
(C) Eight
(D) Six
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17. The colour of Belinda’s wagon was—
(A) black
(B) yellow
(C) red
(D) grey
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18. Who was the original daredevil from the following?
(A) Ink
(B) Blink
(C) Custard
(D) Pirate
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19. Who is described as the most timid of all?
(A) The kitten
(B) The mouse
(C) The dragon
(D) The dog
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20. Whom did Belinda use to tease?
(A) The little black kitten, Ink
(B) The grey mouse named Blink
(C) The dragon called Custard
(D) The little yellow dog, Mustard
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21. Why did the other animals make fun of the dragon?
(A) for his small size
(B) for his big mouth
(C) for his cowardice
(D) for his appearance
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22. Identify the poetic device in “mouth like a fireplace.”
(A) Oxymoron
(B) Metaphor
(C) Assonance
(D) Simile
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23. “Ink and Mustard rudely asked his age” — the underlined word rhymes with—
(A) Use
(B) Edge
(C) Cage
(D) Guess
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24. Identify the literary device: “Mouth like a fireplace, chimney for a nose.”
(A) Simile
(B) Metaphor
(C) Personification
(D) Alliteration
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25. Select the correct reactions when a pirate entered:
(i) Mustard
(ii) Belinda
(iii) Ink
(iv) Blink

(a) Paled
(b) Tricked down to the bottom
(c) Strategically household
(d) Fled with a terrified yelp

(A) (i)-c, (ii)-a, (iii)-d, (iv)-b
(B) (i)-d, (ii)-c, (iii)-d, (iv)-b
(C) (i)-b, (ii)-c, (iii)-d, (iv)-a
(D) (i)-d, (ii)-a, (iii)-b, (iv)-c
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26. “Custard the dragon gobbled the pirate.” What does it show?
(A) Statement 1 true, 2 false
(B) Statement 1 false, 2 true
(C) Both true
(D) Neither true

27. Read the following statements with reference to the poem, “The Tale of Custard the Dragon” and choose the correct option: 

Statement 1: Custard, the dragon gobbled the pirate. 
Statement 2: Custard, the dragon was the strongest and the bravest of all the animals 

(A) Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false 
(B) Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true 
(C) Both the statement 1 and 2 are true 
(D) Neither Statement 1 nor statement 2 is true 
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27. The Dragon was named as Custard because it was—
(A) Brave
(B) Coward
(C) Small
(D) Fat
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28. Pick the option that does NOT display a simile from the poem ‘The Tale of Custard the Dragon’: 
(A) Clashed his tail like irons
(B) At the pirate like a robin at a worm
(C) Custard snorting like an engine
(D) Trickled down to the bottom
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29. How would you describe the tone of the poet in ‘The Tale of Custard the Dragon’? 
(A) Melancholic, resigned
(B) Fanciful, humorous
(C) Reflective, idealistic
(D) Fearful, gloomy
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30. “He went at the pirate like a robin at a worm.” Who is the ‘he’?
(A) Mustard
(B) Custard
(C) Ink
(D) Blink
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31. What is giggling for a mouse?
(A) Weeck
(B) Glee
(C) Grog
(D) Meowch
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32. Why did other animals make fun of the dragon?
(A) For his cowardly nature
(B) For his small size
(C) For his big sharp teeth
(D) All of the above
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33. In the poem “The Tale of Custard the Dragon”, how many pistols was the pirate carrying?
(A) One
(B) Two
(C) Three
(D) None
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34. The name of the little black kitten was—
(A) Ink
(B) Blink
(C) Mustard
(D) Custard
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35. The pirate had a wooden—
(A) Leg
(B) Tooth
(C) Hand
(D) Pistol
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36. The colour of the wagon was—
(A) Red
(B) White
(C) Black
(D) Yellow
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37. Who saved everyone from the pirate?
(A) The little black kitten, Ink
(B) The grey mouse named Blink
(C) The dragon called Custard
(D) The little yellow dog, Mustard
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38. What does the poem mainly highlight through Custard’s behaviour?
(A) Pride and jealousy
(B) The gap between appearance and reality
(C) The value of being humorous
(D) The importance of hard work
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39. What does the pirate symbolize in the poem?
(A) Unexpected challenges
(B) Friendship
(C) Childhood curiosity
(D) Laziness
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40. Which literary device is used in the line “Belinda was as brave as a barrel full of bears”?
(A) Metaphor
(B) Alliteration
(C) Simile
(D) Hyperbole
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41. Why can the poem be called humorous?
(A) Because it uses exaggerated comparisons
(B) Because all the characters behave wisely
(C) Because the pirate is friendly
(D) Because the dragon never tries to help
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42. What lesson does the poem indirectly teach?
(A) One should avoid danger
(B) True courage shows in difficult times
(C) Friends should not live together
(D) Bravery can be bought
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43. Which term best describes the behaviour of Ink, Blink, and Mustard during real danger?
(A) Determined
(B) Overconfident
(C) Panic-stricken
(D) Encouraging
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44. Why do Ink, Blink, and Mustard brag about their bravery?
(A) To encourage Custard
(B) To show their superiority
(C) To hide their fear
(D) To impress Belinda
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45. Which poetic device is used in “Custard snorted like an engine”?
(A) Personification
(B) Simile
(C) Alliteration
(D) Onomatopoeia
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46. What quality does Custard show when he faces the pirate?
(A) Intelligence
(B) Unexpected bravery
(C) Disobedience
(D) Anger
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47. What does Custard’s reaction to danger suggest about him?
(A) He always pretends to be brave
(B) He is only strong physically
(C) He acts when it truly matters
(D) He is afraid of Belinda
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48. What is the tone of the poem when describing the pirate’s arrival?
(A) Suspenseful
(B) Melancholic
(C) Romantic
(D) Doubtful
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49. What does Belinda’s reaction to the pirate show about her character?
(A) She is adventurous
(B) She is terrified
(C) She is careless
(D) She is confused
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50. Why does the poet use exaggerated descriptions like “a barrel full of bears”?
(A) To show scientific facts
(B) To make the poem serious
(C) To add humour and rhythm
(D) To confuse the reader
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51. What does the ending of the poem suggest about the other pets?
(A) They remain proud despite being cowards
(B) They apologise to Custard
(C) They become brave
(D) They leave Belinda’s house
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52. What makes the poem suitable for children?
(A) Its serious themes
(B) Its use of historical references
(C) Its playful rhythm and funny characters
(D) Its complicated vocabulary
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