Q.1. Evaluate Ogden Nash’s ‘The Tale of Custard the Dragon’ as a ballad. What message does the poet give to the readers in this poem?
Q.2. How did Belinda and her pets behave when the pirate had been killed by Custard?
Q.3. The dragon, custard was considered a coward. The humble dragon proved his bravery in adversity. Analyse that certain qualities like bravery and courage are situational and spontaneous.Express your views with reference to the poem.
Q.4. How is ‘The Tale of Custard the Dragon’ a ballad?
Q.5. Do you think that one should be made fun of because of their ‘preferences and choices in life? Explain in the context of Custard, the dragon.
Q.6. How did Custard the dragon face the pirate? What was the outcome of their fight?
Q.7. Why is it fair to say that Custard could be the ‘poster boy’ for the belief that the real nature of a person is revealed at times of the greatest difficulty?
Q.8. Why is it fair to say that Custard could be the ‘poster boy’ for the belief that the real nature of a person is revealed at times of the greatest difficulty?
Q.9. The usage of words like ‘realio trulio’ creates a wonderful poetic effect. How?
Q.10. State the reason you think the poet named the animals- Ink, Blink, Mustard and Custard?
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