Answer: The kitten and the mouse were so brave that they could scare away lions.

How did mustard show his bravery?

And Ink and Blink chased lions down the stain, Mustard was as brave as a tiger in a rage, But Custard cried for a nice safe cage.

How did the other three pets boast of their bravery?

Question 10 : How did the other three pet boast of their bravery? Answer : After Mustard, Ink and Blink fled on seeing the pirate, it was Custard, who fought him and killed him. The other pets soon made excuses for their cowardice and said that they would have been twice and thrice as brave as Custard.

How brave are Belinda ink Blink and Mustard as shown in first part of the poem?

Ink and blink are described as so brave they chased lions down the stairs and Mustard was as brave as a tiger in rage. Compared to them, Custard cried asking for a nice and safe cage, which is why it is called a coward. ... Belinda tickled the dragon unmercifully because it was very scared and cried for a safe cage.

How does the poet describe Belinda and her animal bravery How was Custard different from them?

The poet says that Belinda was as brave as a barrel full of bears. Ink and Blink followed lions down the stairs. Mustard was as brave as a tiger in a rage. But Custard was a coward.

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What is belindas bravery compared to?

Belinda's bravery has been compared to the bravery of many bears combined together. Ink and Blink, despite being so small in size have the power to scare and chase away someone as strong as a lion. Her dog's bravery has been compared to that of a tiger's anger.

Who among them was actually brave How did he show his bravery?

Custard the dragon was actually brave. He show his bravery by saving his mistress.

How is the bravery of Belinda and any two her pets described in the poem?

Belinda and her pets are projected as very courageous and brave in the poem. Belinda is braver than a barrel of bears. Ink and Blink could chase even lions down the stairs. Mustard was as brave as a tiger in a rage.

How is the bravery of Belinda and her pets described in the poem Do they really prove their courage and bravery?

Answer: Belinda and her three pets, excluding Custard, were very proud of their bravery but they were not really brave. It was only Custard, who had the courage to face the pirate so he was the real brave.

Who is called Ink and blink in the poem?

Explanation: Belinda called her little black kitten as Ink and her little grey mouse was called Blink. The colour of the dog was as sharp and yellow as mustard. Her dragon was called Custard. He was not brave like other pets but a coward.

How did all the pets behave when the Pirates?

Answer: When Belinda and her four pets saw the pirate coming into their house they displayed a very different emotion as they showed earlier. The three pets, the cat, the dog and the mouse who would boast about their bravery ran away and hid themselves. ... He was the bravest among the four pets.

Which part of dragon was compared to a fireplace?

On the lower part it had scales which were bony plates to protect the skin. His mouth has been compared to a fireplace because it is assumed that dragons can release fire from the mouth. Even his nose is compared to a chimney which is used to pass out smoke.

Why did Custard cry for a nice cage?

Answer: Custard cried for a nice safe cage because it was a coward and was scared very easily. It is called “cowardly dragon” because everyone else in the house is very brave while the dragon is the only one, who fears a lot and looks for a nice safe cage for himself.

Why is Custard the Dragon called Percival?

Answer: In the poem The Tale of Custard the Dragon, Custard is called as Percival because like Percival, Custard also lacks the qualities of a dragon. e.g. bravery, fierceness, terrible look etc.

Why do dragons laugh?

They all laughed at Custard because being a dragon, he was coward and always cried for a nice safer cage for him. Everyone teased him as they were not as coward as Custard.

Who did Belinda tease with?

Answer: Whereas custard was very shy and was a coward. He demanded a safe cage for him from Belinda, so, Belinda and her pets mock him and tease him mercilessly.

How is Belinda brave?

Belinda was as brave as a barrel of bears. Ink and Blink are described as so brave that they could chase lions down the stairs and Mustard was as brave as a tiger in rage. Compared to them, Custard cried asking for a nice and safe cage, which is why it is called a coward.

What do you think changed the attitude of the other pets and that of Belinda towards the dragon?

The poem is about a dragon named Custard. Belinda had four pets with her a dog, a dragon, a cat and a mice. Among them all, Custard was considered to be timid; and others brave. The instance that changed the attitude of Belinda and others towards Custard was when the pirates attacked their house.

How do the names of Belinda's pets reflect their personalities?

Belinda has four pets. They are a little black kitten, Ink, a little yellow dog, Mustard, a grey mouse named Blink and a dragon called Custard. Yes, their names reflect their colours and traits. ... The cowardly Custard has no strength of character like the dish, custard.

How is Belinda described in the stanza?

It is written in the form of a ballad. Belinda lives in a little white house with her four pets. They are Ink-little black kitten, Blink-a little grey mouse, Mustard-a little yellow dog and custard-a little pet dragon. They have a red wagon.

What is Belinda's dog name?

Ans: Belinda lived in a little white house. Thepets possessed by Belinda are Ink, Blink, Mustard and Custard.

What are the other pets likely to say to the dragon?

Ans. Belinda had a very poor opinion of Custard. She considered him a coward and always taunted and tickled him for being so. All other pets, Ink, Blink and Mustard mocked at Custard's timidity and lack of courage.

Who was mustard?

Answer: Name of little black kitten was Ink. Blink was little grey mouse. Mustard was little yellow dog.

Who mourned over the death of the pirate *?

Answer: None mourned over the death of the pirate.

What did mustard do and why?

A young lady name Belinda lived in a little white house with her four pets. They were Ink-a little black kitten, Blink-a little grey mouse, Mustard-a yellow dog and Custard-a little pet dragon. Ink, Blink and Mustard boasted of their bravery. They often made fun of custard for his cowardice..