The Tale of Custard the Dragon

Class 10 GSEB English quiz on “The Tale of Custard the Dragon” from First Flight. This humorous poem by Ogden Nash tells the story of Belinda and her unusual pets, especially Custard, a dragon who is considered cowardly but proves his true courage when danger arrives. The poem explores themes of courage, appearance versus reality, bravery, and humility through humour and playful storytelling.
 

Through simple and interactive questions, students will strengthen their reading comprehension, vocabulary, poetic interpretation, and critical thinking skills. The quiz helps learners understand the characters, sequence of events, humour, rhyme, poetic devices, character traits, and central message while developing an appreciation for imaginative and entertaining poetry.
 

Perfect for Class 10 students, teachers, and parents, this quiz is useful for classroom practice, homework, revision, and self-assessment. Designed for the GSEB Class 10 English curriculum, it builds confidence, comprehension, vocabulary, literary appreciation, analytical thinking, and a deeper understanding of “The Tale of Custard the Dragon” by Ogden Nash.