English Language JAMB, WAEC, NECO AND NABTEB Official Past Questions

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From the novel; The Lekki Headmaster

Which teacher is known for the use of witty remarks in the novel?

  • A. Mrs Ibidun Gloss
  • B. Mrs Grace Apeh
  • C. Mr Audu
  • D. Mr Amos
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170
From the novel; The Lekki Headmaster

What theme is predominantly explored in the novel?

  • A. Betrayal
  • B. Political corruption
  • C. Love and relationships
  • D. Migration and identity
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171
From the novel; The Lekki Headmaster

What is the main challenge that Mr Bepo faces in the novel?

  • A. Convincing parents to enrol their children
  • B. Managing the school's finances
  • C. Balancing his career with pressure to migrate
  • D. Starting his own school
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172
From the novel; The Lekki Headmaster

What is Mr Bepo’s profession?

  • A. A doctor
  • B. A principal
  • C. A businessman
  • D. A historian
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173
From the novel; The Lekki Headmaster

Who is the protagonist of the novel?

  • A. Mr Alabi
  • B. Mrs Grace Apeh
  • C. Mrs Ibidun Gloss
  • D. Mr Adewale Adebepo
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174
From the novel; The Lekki Headmaster

What is the primary setting of The Lekki Headmaster​​​​​​?

  • A. Beesway Group of School
  • B. Stardom Schools
  • C. The Black Heritage Museum, Badagry
  • D. Mushin, Lagos
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175
From the novel; The Lekki Headmaster

What did Mr Bepo’s wife insist he should pack for his trip to the UK?

  • A. Locust beans, egusi, ground crayfish and dry snail
  • B. New clothes and electronics
  • C. Fruits and water
  • D. His passport and essential documents
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176
From the novel; The Lekki Headmaster

Who offers to drive Mr Bepo to the airport?

  • A. Mrs Grace Apeh
  • B. Mr Oyelana
  • C. Mr Ogunwale
  • D. The Stardom accountant
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177
From the novel; The Lekki Headmaster

At what time is Mr Bepo’s flight to the UK scheduled to depart?

  • A. 5:00pm
  • B. 10:00 pm
  • C. 1:00 pm
  • D. 8:00 pm
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178
From the novel; The Lekki Headmaster

What was the farewell gift presented to Mr Bepo?

  • A. A framed picture of the staff and students
  • B. A plaque commemorating his years of service
  • C. A cheque for $10,000
  • D. A plane ticket to his new destination
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179
From the novel; The Lekki Headmaster

Why does Mr Bepo yell “Noooo!” during the drama club performance at the farewell celebration?

  • A. He was disappointed with the dance
  • B. He is overwhelmed by memories of the Heritage Slave Museum
  • C. He feels the performance is disrespectful
  • D. He disagrees with the students' portrayal of history
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180
From the novel; The Lekki Headmaster

What Yoruba adage does Mr Bepo recall after the debate at the farewell celebration?

  • A. A wise man never leaves his work unfinished
  • B. The work of a teacher outlives their time
  • C. Success is not final; failure is not fatal
  • D. Even if the master carver retires, his carvings remain
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181
From the novel; The Lekki Headmaster

Why does Mr Bepo delay his flight to the UK?

  • A. The airline cancels his flight
  • B. He is required to attend a farewell celebration
  • C. He needs to finalise his resignation paperwork
  • D. He has a last-minute meeting with the MD
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182
From the novel; The Lekki Headmaster

What does the phrase “in cahoots” most likely mean in the context of Tai and the immigration staff?

  • A. In conflict with
  • B. Secretly collaborating with
  • C. Officially associated with
  • D. Unknowingly assisting
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183
From the novel; The Lekki Headmaster

What can be inferred about Tai’s role in the passport renewal process?

  • A. He is a middleman exploiting applicants
  • B. He was a legitimate immigration officer
  • C. He was an honest businessman offering his services
  • D. He was unaware of the actual renewal process
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184
From the novel; The Lekki Headmaster

Why did Bepo choose Ibadan for his passport renewal?

  • A. It was closer to his location
  • B. He was advised that the process would be easier there
  • C. He had a friend who worked in immigration there
  • D. The fees were lower in Ibadan
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185
From the novel; The Lekki Headmaster

How much was the official fee for a 10-year passport renewal (64 pages)?

  • A. N250,000
  • B. N100,000
  • C. N1,000,000
  • D. N70,000
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186
From the novel; The Lekki Headmaster

Why was Mr Bepo initially reluctant to renew his passport?

  • A. He had lost his passport
  • B. He was too busy with his teaching duties
  • C. He had heard about the hassles applicants were facing
  • D. He did not plan to travel abroad anytime soon
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187
From the novel; The Lekki Headmaster

What is the meaning of the term “japa” as used in the novel?

  • A. The struggle for financial independence
  • B. To travel abroad in search of better opportunities
  • C. To resist colonial influences inn modern times
  • D. To work as a slave in a foreign country
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188
From the novel; The Lekki Headmaster

Why was Mr Bepo moved during his visit to the Black Heritage Museum?

  • A. He felt nostalgic about Nigeria's history
  • B. He was impressed by the museum's architecture
  • C. He empathised with the suffering of slaves in the past
  • D. He remembered his ancestors were involved in slavery
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189
From the novel; The Lekki Headmaster

What does Mr Bepo mean by the term “new slavery”?

  • A. Africans willingly move abroad for better opportunities
  • B. The continuation of slave trade in some regions
  • C. The exploitation of Africans by modern companies
  • D. Africans selling themselves into physical labour
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