Class 10 English Chapter 1 Practice Question Answers - First Flight

Q1. Who lived with Belinda?
(a) her father
(b) her mother
(c) her pets
(d) all of the above
Ans: (c)
In the poem "Belinda's Pet," Belinda lives with her pets, which include a little black kitten named Ink, a little grey mouse named Blink, a little yellow dog named Mustard, and a little green dragon named Custard. The poem describes the fun and playful interactions between Belinda and her pets, along with their brave act of defeating a pirate who attempted to enter their home.

Q2. Who was Blink?
(a) kitten
(b) mouse
(c) dog
(d) dragon
Ans: (b)
In the poem "Belinda's Pet," Blink is a little grey mouse who is one of Belinda's pets. Blink, along with other pets like Ink, Mustard, and Custard, is part of the whimsical and adventurous story where they all bravely defend Belinda and their home from a menacing pirate.

Q3. Why did the other animals make fun of the dragon?
(a) for his cowardice
(b) for his small size
(c) for his big mouth
(d) all of the above
Ans: (a)
The other animals made fun of Custard, the little green dragon, because he was perceived to be a coward. The poem portrays Custard as a timid and fearful creature, and his timid behavior becomes a source of amusement and teasing for the other pets, especially Mustard, who boasted to be brave.

Q4. Which of the following boasted to be brave?
(a) Ink
(b) Blink
(c) Mustard
(d) all of the above
Ans: (c)
Among Belinda's pets, Mustard, the little yellow dog, boasted to be brave. He claimed to be bold and courageous, which led to some playful teasing from the other animals, particularly Custard, the dragon, who was seen as less brave.

Q5. Where did Belinda live?
(a) in a red house
(b) in a white house
(c) in a small house
(d) in a mud house
Ans: (b)
The poem "Belinda's Pet" does not specify the color of Belinda's house. However, it mentions that Belinda lived in a house that she shared with her pets, Ink, Blink, Mustard, and Custard.

Q6. Who killed the pirate?
(a) Belinda
(b) Ink and Blink
(c) Mustard
(d) Custard
Ans: (d)
In the poem "Belinda's Pet," the little green dragon named Custard kills the pirate. When the pirate tries to climb through the window of Belinda's house, Custard attacks him with great ferocity, saving Belinda and her other pets from any harm.

Q7. This poem is a ________ ballad.
(a) humorous
(b) fearful
(c) tragedians
(d) None of the above
Ans: (a)
The poem "Belinda's Pet" is a humorous ballad. It tells a light-hearted and amusing story about Belinda and her pets' brave adventure as they encounter a pirate and bravely defend their home.

Q8. What was the name of the little black kitten?
(a) Ink
(b) Tink
(c) Pink
(d) Rink
Ans: (a)
Ink is the name of the little black kitten who is one of Belinda's pets in the poem "Belinda's Pet." Along with Blink (the mouse), Mustard (the dog), and Custard (the dragon), they form the delightful group of pets in the story.

Q9. 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
Ans: (d)
The pirate in the poem "Belinda's Pet" was attempting to get into Belinda's house by climbing through a window. However, he is met with resistance from the brave pets—Ink, Blink, Mustard, and Custard—who courageously defend their home and protect Belinda from any potential danger.

Q10. What type of pet is Custard?
(a) a dragon pet
(b) a mouse pet
(c) a dog pet
(d) a cat pet
Ans: (a)
Custard is a little green dragon and one of Belinda's pets in the poem "Belinda's Pet." Unlike typical pets like cats, dogs, and mice, Custard is an unusual and fantastical creature—a dragon that adds an element of fantasy and whimsy to the poem.

Q11. Besides her four pets, what did Belinda possess?
(a) a white ball
(b) a blue seesaw
(c) a red wagon
(d) a yellow frock
Ans: (c)
 In the poem "Belinda's Pet," besides her four pets—Ink, Blink, Mustard, and Custard—Belinda also possessed a red wagon. The poem mentions that she used to tease the dragon, Custard, by pulling him around in her little red wagon.

Q12. Who was Percival?
(a) a timid soldier
(b) a knight of King Arthur
(c) a handsome coward
(d) a giant
Ans: (b)
In the poem "Belinda's Pet," Percival is mentioned in the last stanza as a knight of King Arthur. The poem humorously suggests that the pirate was so terrified by the brave act of Belinda's pets that he ran away as if he had seen a knight of King Arthur, who was known for his valor and courage.

Q13. Which of Belinda’s pets always sought a safe cage?
(a) Ink
(b) Blink
(c) Mustard
(d) Custard
Ans: (d)
Custard, the little green dragon, always sought a safe cage in the poem "Belinda's Pet." Unlike the other pets who were more outgoing and playful, Custard was portrayed as timid and afraid, always looking for a secure place to protect himself.

Q14. Which pet of Belinda had the reputation of being a coward?
(a) The mouse
(b) The dragon
(c) The kitten
(d) The dog
Ans: (b)
Custard, the little green dragon, had the reputation of being a coward among Belinda's pets in the poem "Belinda's Pet." The other pets often made fun of him for his timid behavior and fearfulness.

Q15. ‘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 valorous.
(d) Custard attacked the pirate stealthily.
Ans: (b)
The comparison "He went at the pirate like a robin at a worm" has been used here to highlight Custard's swift and fearless attack on the pirate. Just as a robin catches a worm quickly without delay, Custard attacked the pirate without hesitation or delay, showing great courage and bravery in defending his home and Belinda.

Q16. Custard was an unusual pet, being a
(a) Dragon
(b) Mouse
(c) Kitten
(d) Dog
Ans: (a)
Custard was an unusual pet among Belinda's other pets because he was a little green dragon. Unlike typical domestic animals like kittens, mice, or dogs, Custard added an element of fantasy and whimsy to the poem as an imaginary and magical creature.

Q17. The pirate had a wooden
(a) Leg
(b) Teeth
(c) Hand
(d) Pistol
Ans: (a)
The pirate in the poem "Belinda's Pet" had a wooden leg. This is a characteristic often associated with pirates in traditional folklore and tales.

Q18. Who did Belinda used to tease
(a) Dragon
(b) Mouse
(c) Kitten
(d) Dog
Ans: (a)
Belinda used to tease the dragon, Custard, in the poem "Belinda's Pet." She would pull him around in her little red wagon and playfully interact with him.

Q19. Belinda was as brave as a group of
(a) Lions
(b) Tigers
(c) Bears
(d) Elephants
Ans: (c)
In the poem "Belinda's Pet," Belinda is described as being as brave as a group of bears. This simile emphasizes Belinda's courage and fearlessness, comparing her bravery to the strength and boldness of a group of bears.

Q20. Name the poetic device used in the line “And the little yellow dog was sharp as mustard”.
(a) Oxymoron
(b) Metaphor
(c) Assonance
(d) Simile
Ans: (d)
The poetic device used in the line "And the little yellow dog was sharp as mustard" is a simile. The comparison between the little yellow dog and mustard is made to emphasize the dog's sharpness and cleverness, similar to the sharpness of mustard.