1. With Whom did Belinda live in the little white house?

Ans :- Belinda lived with her pets named Ink, a black kitten; Blink, a grey mouse; Mustard, a yellow dog; and Custard, a dragon. She also had a little red wagon.

2. Why did everyone make fun of Custard?

Ans:- Everyone made fun of Custard because he always cried for a nice, safe cage, while the others proudly claimed to be brave. They thought the Custard was a coward.

3. Why did Belinda cry for help? Who came to her rescue?

Ans:- Belinda cried for help when she saw a pirate entering her house through the window. She was frightened, and Custard the dragon came to her rescue who killed the pirate.

4. How did the other pets react when they saw the pirate?

Ans:- When the pirate came, all the pets were terrified. Mustard ran away, Ink hid under the house, and Blink went into his mouse hole. Only Custard,the dragon fought with the pirate.

5. Describe the appearance of the pirate.

Ans:- The pirate had pistols in his both hands, a bright cutlass in his teeth. He had black beard, and one leg was of wood. He looked very dangerous.

6. How did Custard prove that he was not a coward?

Ans:- Custard proved his bravery when the pirate entered the house. While everyone else hid, he fought fearlessly and ate the pirate, saving everyone’s lives.

7. What did the others do after Custard killed the pirate?

Ans:- After Custard killed the pirate, Belinda hugged him, Mustard licked him, and Ink and Blink danced around him in joy. None of them mourned for the pirate.

8. What did the other pets say about their bravery after the pirate’s death?

Ans:- After the pirate's death, Mustard said he would have been twice as brave if he had not been nervous. Ink and Blink proudly said they were three times braver than the Custard. But Custard gently agreed with them without saying anything.

 9. Why was Custard called a cowardly dragon?

Ans:- Custard was called a cowardly dragon because he always asked for a nice safe cage and did not claim his bravery like the others. All other liked to tease him. However, he proved to be the bravest of all.

10. What is the theme of the poem “The Tale of Custard the Dragon”?

Ans :- The theme of the poem is that real bravery lies in facing danger calmly, not in boasting or claiming about courage. Every person has hidden strength that appears in times of need.