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Assess Yourself

A. Tick () the correct answer.

1. What color is Belinda’s house?

(a) White
(b) Red

(c) Yellow

2. Which animal is described as having a mouth like a fireplace?
(a) Ink

(b) Mustard
(c) Custard

3. Who did Custard gobble up?

(a) The pirate
(b) Belinda

(c) Mustard

4. What does Mustard say about his bravery?
(a) He would have been twice as brave if he hadn’t been flustered

(b) He is the bravest of them all

(c) He is not brave at all
5. Which word best describes the dragon Custard at the beginning of the poem?

(a) Brave
(b) Fierce

(c) Cowardly

B. Answer the questions briefly.

1. Describe Custard’s appearance.

2. How does the poem describe Belinda’s house?

3. Why does Custard cry for a nice safe cage?

4. What happens when a pirate climbs in the window?

5. How does Custard react to the pirate?

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