This is a funny/comical poem composed by Ogden Nash. It is written as a ballad. Belinda lives in a little white house with her four pets. They are Ink-little dark cat, Blink - a little dark mouse, Mustard-a little yellow dog and Custard-a little pet dragon. They have a red wagon. A pirate assaults them. Belinda cries for assistance. The dragon gobbles(eats) the pirate.
SUMMARY
This is a funny poem composed by Ogden Nash. It is written as a ballad. Belinda lives in a little white house with her four pets. They are Ink-little dark cat, Blink - a little dark mouse, Mustard-a little yellow dog and Custard-a little pet dragon. Ink, Blink and Mustard boasted of their bravery. They frequently ridiculed Custard for his weakness. One day a pirate breaks into Belinda's home. He had guns in two hands. Ink, Blink and Mustard flee in dread and cover up. But, custard faces the pirate courageously and kills him. Belinda was particularly happy with Custard. She grasped him. The other pets also dance with satisfaction. But, not long after they were again boasting of their bravery. Belinda was again taken in by them. She showered all her consideration for Ink, Blink and Mustard and leaving Custard weeping for a decent safe cage.
Q: Where did Belinda live?
Answer: Belinda lived in a little white house.
Q: Apart from the kitten which other animals were living with her?
Answer: Apart from the kitten The other animals were: a mouse, a dog and a dragon.
Q: Why was the dragon named as ‘Custard’?
Answer: The dragon was named as 'Custard' since he was a coward.
Q: What was on top of the dragon’s body?
Answer: The dragon had spikes on top of (over) his body.
Q: How does the poet describe the dragon’s mouth and nose?
Answer: The poet describes his mouth like a fireplace and nose like a chimney.
Q: What did the dragon have on his toes?
Answer: He had daggers on his toes.
Q: How did Ink and Blink show their strength?
Answer: Ink and Blink demonstrated their strength by chasing lions down the stain.
Q: What did Custard cry for?
Answer: Custard cried for a pleasant/nice safe cage.
Q: Whom did Belinda tickle?
Answer: Belinda tickled the dragon.
Q: Who was called Percival by Ink, Blink and Mustard?
Answer: The mythical beast, dragon was called Percival by Ink, Blink and Mustard.
Q: How did the animals make fun of the dragon?
Answer: All the animals laughed/chuckled at him sitting in a little red wagon.
Q: What did Mustard do?
Answer: Mustard growled.
Q: What was the pirate doing?
Answer: The pirate was climbing in the window.
Q: What did the pirate have in his hands?
Answer: The pirate had pistols in his hands.
Q: What was in his teeth?
Answer: There was sword in his teeth.
Q: Did the pirate come for something good?
Answer: No, he didn't desire something good.
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No, he didn't come for anything good.Q: What did Belinda cry for?
Answer: Belinda cried for help.
Q: What did Blink do seeing the pirate?
Answer: On seeing the pirate, Blink ran into his hole.
Q: What did Ink do on seeing the pirate?
Answer: Ink trickled/streamed down to the bottom of the household.
Q: Upon whom did Custard jump?
Answer: Custard jumped upon the pirate.
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