CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE TALE OF CUSTARD THE DRAGON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What conclusion did the dragon draw up on after this event?
A
That he was really brave.
B
That he was really small.
C
That he was a coward.
D
That he was braver than the dog.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What conclusion did the dragon draw up on after this event? That he was really brave.

Detailed explanation-2: -As Custard saved everyone, all thanked him. But in the end, they realized that they used to make fun of the dragon as he was timid. So, all of them suddenly started saying that they are braver than him and hence could have handled the situation in a much better way.

Detailed explanation-3: -The other pets soon made excuses for their cowardice and said that they would have been twice and thrice as brave as Custard. 5. The dragon, custard was considered a coward. The humble dragon proved his bravery in adversity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Custard cried for a nice, safe cage because it was a coward. It is called a ‘cowardly dragon’ because everybody else in the house was brave. Belinda was as brave as a barrel of bears. Ink and Blink are described as so brave that they could chase lions down the stairs and Mustard was as brave as a tiger in rage.

Detailed explanation-5: -Custard accepted his cowardice by crying for a nice safe cage. However, he showed bravery by attacking the pirate when everyone else ran away.

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