P-9. The Tale of Custard the Dragon — English (Language & Literature) STD 10 — Question

What was the attitude of the baker towards:

1. The lady of the house
2. The children
3. The maid servant?

Why did such a large number of international leaders attend the inauguration? What did it signify the triumph of?

What is the theme or the central idea of the poem?

What does the young man mean by “great honey-coloured /Ramparts at your ear?” Why does he say that young men are “thrown into despair” by them?

Who are Lomov and Chubukov and how are they related to each other?

On what grounds does the poet compare the fog to a cat?

Describe the similarities that have been mentioned in the poem between the fog and a cat.

What was Valli's reaction after hearing the word 'child' for herself? Who called her so?

Maddie was full of sympathy and compassion for Wanda but she never stopped Peggy from making fun of Wanda. Why? What does it show about Maddie? Do you think it was her self-interest and lack of courage which stopped her from helping Wanda?

What happened when Maxwell took Mijbil to the bathroom? What did it do two days after that?