In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The boy may be culpable but his brother is surely ______.
- A. innocent
- B. ignorant
- C. accountable
- D. honest
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Abdul’s contribution at the meeting was seen by many as invaluable but the chairman said it was _________
- A. insincere
- B. useless
- C. impossible
- D. preposterous
What narrative technique is commonly used in The Lekki Headmaster?
- A. Flashback
- B. Myth
- C. Foreshadowing
- D. First-person narration
Which setting in the novel serves as a point of psychological conflict for Bepo?
- A. The school assembly hall
- B. Black Heritage Museum, Badagry
- C. The Vice Principal's office
- D. His home in Ikeja
What is the central physical setting of the novel?
- A. Beesway Group of School
- B. Black Heritage Museum, Badagry
- C. Stardom Schools, Lagos
- D. Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos
How does The Lekki Headmaster portray the issue of “Japa”?
- A. As a necessary step for career growth
- B. As a personal and moral dilemma
- C. As a privilege for the wealthy
- D. As an easy decision for most Nigerians
The theme central to the novel is
- A. The corruption in the Nigerian education system
- B. The struggles of students in private schools
- C. The decline of traditional Nigerian values
- D. The challenges of migration and identity
Why was the boarding fee at Stardom Schools reduced?
- A. To attract more parents
- B. To improve facilities
- C. To meet government regulations
- D. To reduce student lateness
What is the boarding fee per session at Stardom Schools?
- A. ₦150,000
- B. ₦165,000
- C. ₦250,000
- D. ₦200,000
What caused Mr Bepo’s emotional breakdown during the school assembly?
- A. A student's rude behaviour
- B. Financial troubles at the school
- C. His upcoming relocation to the UK
- D. A conflict with the MD
What was Bepo’s relationship with Mrs Ibidun Gloss?
- A. She was his supervisor
- B. She was his rival
- C. She deeply respected and appreciated his contributions
- D. She criticised his decisions frequently
What lesson does the novel teach about migration?
- A. Migration should always be the last option
- B. Migration brings mixed blessings and challenges
- C. Migration guarantees success
- D. Migration is a betrayal of one's roots
What year was the Ikogosi Warm Sprigs discovered?
- A. 1745
- B. 1820
- C. 1852
- D. 1901
What performances during the send-off caused Bepo to become deeply emotional?
- A. The Bata dance
- B. The Atilogwu dance
- C. The Canoe dance
- D. The Koroso dance
What was the major challenge that Bepo faced during his NIN validation?
- A. Corruption among officials
- B. Long queues
- C. Poor networks
- D. None of the above
What tourist attractions in Bauchi did the students explore?
- A. Ikogosi Warm Springs
- B. Erin Ijesha Waterfalls
- C. Arinta Waterfalls
- D. Yakari Games Reserve
What significant historical location did the students visit in Badagry?
- A. First Storey Building
- B. Slave Market
- C. Point of No Return
- D. All of the above
What project was the school’s Invention Club working on?
- A. A generator
- B. A soler-powered device
- C. A phone-making project
- D. A car powered by vegetables
What led to the conflict during the prefect election speech?
- A. Banky insulted Tosh's father
- B. Banky attempted to bribe the judges
- C. Tosh's mom accused the school of favouritism
- D. Bepo intervened in the voting process
The novel explores the effects of migration under which term?
- A. Brain Drain
- B. Japa Syndrome
- C. Wanderlust
- D. Exodus
Which two students have a rivalry that dates back to JSS 3?
- A. Banky and Tosh
- B. Seri and Kemi
- C. Ogba and Banky
- D. Ogba and Tosh