40 Questions From Lekki Headmaster And Their Answers JAMB

*40 QUESTIONS ON “THE LEKKI HEADMASTER” BY KABIR ALABI GARBA, ALONG WITH THEIR ANSWERS*

 

1. What is the primary setting of “The Lekki Headmaster”?

 

A. Abuja

 

B. Lekki, Lagos

 

C. Kano

 

D. Port Harcourt

 

Answer: B. Lekki, Lagos

 

 

2. Who is the protagonist of the novel?

 

A. Mr. Alabi

 

B. Mr. Bepo

 

C. Mr. Ojo

 

D. Mr. Garba

 

Answer: B. Mr. Bepo

 

 

3. What is Mr. Bepo’s profession?

 

A. Doctor

 

B. Teacher

 

C. Headmaster

 

D. Engineer

 

Answer: C. Headmaster

 

 

4. What is the main challenge Mr. Bepo faces in the story?

 

A. Financial difficulties

 

B. Resistance to educational reforms

 

C. Personal health issues

 

D. Family problems

 

Answer: B. Resistance to educational reforms

 

5. Which theme is prominently explored in the novel?

 

A. Political corruption

 

B. Educational reform

 

C. Economic disparity

 

D. Environmental conservation

 

Answer: B. Educational reform

 

 

6. How does Mr. Bepo attempt to improve the school?

 

A. By increasing tuition fees

 

B. By introducing new teaching methods

 

C. By hiring more staff

 

D. By reducing the school hours

 

Answer: B. By introducing new teaching methods

 

 

7. What is the community’s initial reaction to Mr. Bepo’s reforms?

 

A. Enthusiastic support

 

B. Indifference

 

C. Strong opposition

 

D. Confusion

 

Answer: C. Strong opposition

MrConfirm

 

8. Who is Mr. Alabi in the story?

 

A. A fellow teacher

 

B. A parent

 

C. A government official

 

D. A student

 

Answer: A. A fellow teacher

 

 

9. What role does Mr Alabi play in the narrative?

 

A. He supports Mr. Bepo’s reforms.

 

B. He opposes Mr. Bepo’s reforms.

 

C. He remains neutral.

 

D. He is unaware of the reforms.

 

Answer: B. He opposes Mr. Bepo’s reforms.

 

 

10. How does Mr. Bepo handle the opposition he faces?

 

A. By resigning

 

B. By compromising his principles

 

C. By engaging in dialogue and demonstrating the benefits of his reforms

 

D. By retaliating

 

Answer: C. By engaging in dialogue and demonstrating the benefits of his reforms

 

11. What is the significance of the title “The Lekki Headmaster”?

 

A. It refers to Mr. Bepo’s leadership role in the school.

 

B. It is the name of the school.

 

C. It is a nickname for Mr. Alabi.

 

D. It refers to a government official.

 

Answer: A. It refers to Mr. Bepo’s leadership role in the school.

MrConfirm

 

12. Which character represents traditional educational methods?

 

A. Mr. Bepo

 

B. Mr. Alabi

 

C. Mrs. Adebayo

 

D. Mr. Garba

 

Answer: B. Mr. Alabi

 

 

13. What is the community’s attitude towards education at the beginning of the novel?

 

A. Highly supportive

 

B. Indifferent

 

C. Skeptical and resistant to change

 

D. Actively involved

 

Answer: C. Skeptical and resistant to change

 

 

14. How does Mr. Bepo’s leadership style differ from traditional methods?

 

A. He focuses on rote learning.

 

B. He encourages critical thinking and student participation.

 

C. He emphasizes corporal punishment.

 

D. He discourages extracurricular activities.

 

Answer: B. He encourages critical thinking and student participation.

 

 

15. What is the climax of the novel?

 

A. Mr. Bepo’s resignation

 

B. The community’s acceptance of the reforms

 

C. Mr Alabi’s promotion

 

D. The school’s closure

 

Answer: B. The community’s acceptance of the reforms

 

 

16. What does Mr. Bepo’s character symbolize?

 

A. Tradition

 

B. Innovation and progress

 

C. Corruption

 

D. Apathy

 

Answer: B. Innovation and progress

 

 

17. How does the novel address societal issues?

 

A. By focusing on political corruption

 

B. By highlighting the importance of education in societal development

 

C. By depicting economic struggles

 

D. By portraying environmental challenges

 

Answer: B. By highlighting the importance of education in societal development

MrConfirm

 

18. What is the resolution of the conflict in the story?

 

A. Mr. Bepo leaves the school.

 

B. The community embraces the educational reforms.

 

C. Mr. Alabi is transferred.

 

D. The school is privatized.

 

Answer: B. The community embraces the educational reforms.

 

19. Which character serves as a mentor to Mr. Bepo?

 

A. Mr. Alabi

 

B. Mrs. Adebayo

 

C. Mr. Garba

 

D. Mr. Ojo

 

Answer: B. Mrs. Adebayo

 

 

20. What role does Mrs. Adebayo play in the novel?

 

A. She opposes Mr. Bepo’s reforms.

 

B. She supports and guides Mr. Bepo.

 

C. She is indifferent to the changes.

 

D. She is a government official.

 

Answer: B. She supports and guides Mr. Bepo.

 

 

21. How does the novel portray the relationship between teachers and students?

 

A. Authoritarian

 

B. Distant and formal

 

C. Collaborative and nurturing

 

D. Competitive

 

Answer: C. Collaborative and nurturing.

MrConfirm

 

22. What is the significance of the school’s location in Lekki?

 

A. It symbolizes urban progress.

 

B. It highlights educational challenges in urban settings.

 

C. It represents a rural community’s struggle for education.

 

D. It has no special significance.

 

Answer: B. It highlights educational challenges in urban settings.

 

 

23. How does Mr. Bepo demonstrate resilience in the face of opposition?

 

A. By refusing to compromise his values

 

B. By isolating himself from the community

 

C. By seeking external support from authorities

 

D. By stepping down from his position

 

Answer: A. By refusing to compromise his values

 

24. What does the character of Mr. Alabi represent in the novel?

 

A. Corruption in education

 

B. Tradition and resistance to change

 

C. Leadership and innovation

 

D. The voice of the community

 

Answer: B. Tradition and resistance to change

 

 

25. How does Mr. Bepo win the trust of his students?

 

A. By giving them incentives

 

B. By listening to their concerns and promoting active learning

 

C. By relaxing school rules

 

D. By focusing only on academic achievements

 

Answer: B. By listening to their concerns and promoting active learning

 

 

26. What conflict is central to the plot of the novel?

 

A. Mr. Bepo’s battle with personal health issues

 

B. The clash between traditional and modern educational methods

 

C. A financial scandal at the school

 

D. The rivalry between two schools

 

Answer: B. The clash between traditional and modern educational methods.

 

MrConfirm

27. Which student stands out as a key example of Mr. Bepo’s success?

 

A. Tunde

 

B. Sade

 

C. Adebayo

 

D. Chinedu

 

Answer: C. Adebayo

 

28. How does Mr. Bepo’s reform impact the academic performance of the school?

 

A. It declines initially but improves later.

 

B. It remains stagnant.

 

C. It declines completely.

 

D. It leads to immediate success.

 

Answer: A. It declines initially but improves later.

 

 

29. What is the role of parents in the novel?

 

A. They fully support the reforms from the start.

 

B. They are sceptical but eventually support Mr Bepo.

 

C. They are indifferent to the school’s progress.

 

D. They oppose Mr. Bepo throughout the story.

 

Answer: B. They are sceptical but eventually support Mr Bepo.

 

 

30. What does the eventual success of Mr. Bepo’s reforms signify?

 

A. The inevitability of resistance in leadership

 

B. The power of determination and innovation

 

C. The limitations of traditional education

 

D. The challenges of urban development

 

Answer: B. The power of determination and innovation

 

More Questions on Characters and Symbolism

 

31. How does the community initially view Mr. Bepo’s leadership?

 

A. As an opportunity for growth

 

B. As a threat to traditional values

 

C. As a chance to modernize education

 

D. As insignificant

 

Answer: B. As a threat to traditional values

MrConfirm

 

32. What drives Mr. Bepo to persist despite challenges?

 

A. His ambition for personal recognition

 

B. His belief in the transformative power of education

 

C. His rivalry with Mr. Alabi

 

D. Pressure from the government

 

Answer: B. His belief in the transformative power of education

 

 

33. What do the school’s initial poor conditions symbolize?

 

A. Corruption in the education system

 

B. The neglect of societal values

 

C. The challenges of reforming traditional systems

 

D. Apathy towards urban schools

 

Answer: C. The challenges of reforming traditional systems

 

 

34. How does Mr. Alabi attempt to undermine Mr. Bepo?

 

A. By spreading rumours about him

 

B. By sabotaging school programs

 

C. By instigating parents against him

 

D. All of the above

 

Answer: D. All of the above

 

 

35. How do the students respond to Mr. Bepo’s new teaching methods?

 

A. They immediately adapt and excel.

 

B. They resist initially but later appreciate the methods.

 

C. They organize protests against him.

 

D. They ignore his efforts.

 

Answer: B. They resist initially but later appreciate the methods.

 

 

36. What role does the District Education Officer play in the novel?

 

A. A supporter of Mr. Bepo’s reforms

 

B. A critic of Mr. Bepo’s leadership

 

C. An observer with no real impact

 

D. A mediator between Mr. Bepo and the community

 

Answer: A. A supporter of Mr. Bepo’s reforms

 

37. What major event leads to the acceptance of Mr. Bepo’s reforms?

 

A. A successful academic competitions and this

 

B. A public forum organized by the school

 

C. The resignation of Mr. Alabi

 

D. Recognition from a government official

 

Answer: A. A successful academic competition

 

 

38. How does Mr. Alabi’s character evolve by the end of the story?

 

A. He becomes a supporter of Mr. Bepo.

 

B. He leaves the school to pursue another job.

 

C. He continues to resist Mr. Bepo.

 

D. He admits his faults and apologizes.

 

Answer: D. He admits his faults and apologizes.

 

 

39. What do Mr. Bepo’s efforts teach about leadership?

 

A. Leadership requires compromise at all times.

 

B. Effective leadership balances innovation with respect for tradition.

 

C. A leader must impose their ideas without opposition.

 

D. Leadership is not necessary in education.

 

Answer: B. Effective leadership balances innovation with respect for tradition.

 

 

40. How does the school (MrConfirm) symbolize hope for the community?

 

A. It becomes a model for other schools.

 

B. It fosters unity among parents and teachers.

 

C. It represents a break from societal neglect.

 

D. All of the above

Can CT

Answer: D. All of the above