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English · 2025 · 3 marks
CBSE 2025 · Region 3 · Set 2 · Q8
Describe the changing reactions of Ink, Blink and Mustard to Custard's bravado. (The Tale of Custard the Dragon)
Describe the changing reactions of Ink, Blink and Mustard to Custard's bravado. (The Tale of Custard the Dragon)
Official answer
Initially Ink, Blink and Mustard claimed to be brave, made fun of Custard.
When Custard killed pirate, they appreciated Custard for his bravado.
Soon they flipped—started bragging about their bravery (claimed they
would have been twice/three times braver than Custard)
They boasted about their false bravery, Custard accepted with humility.
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