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Pregunta 1 Informe
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what does the term roforofos that Mr Audu used when talking about Mr Bepo most likely refer to?
Detalles de la respuesta
This question tests vocabulary comprehension within the context of the passage. The word roforofos is a Nigerian Pidgin English expression, and the question asks what it means based on how Mr Audu uses it when discussing Mr Bepo.
In Nigerian Pidgin, roforofo refers to petty disagreements and conflicts - minor, often messy quarrels or squabbles that are typically undignified or trivial in nature. The word carries a connotation of messiness and pettiness, suggesting disputes that are more irritating than consequential. When Mr Audu uses this term in relation to Mr Bepo, he is referring to the small-scale conflicts and disagreements that Mr Bepo has encountered or been involved in.
The word does not mean friendly greetings, school projects, or mismanagement issues. Understanding its meaning requires either prior familiarity with Nigerian Pidgin or the ability to infer meaning from the context in which Mr Audu uses it in the passage. The use of Pidgin vocabulary in the novel reflects the everyday language of the Nigerian setting in which the story takes place.
Pregunta 2 Informe
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what can be inferred about Tai's role in the passport renewal process?
Detalles de la respuesta
This question requires the student to make an inference about the character Tai based on evidence from the novel.
From the events described in the novel, it can be inferred that Tai is a middleman who exploits passport applicants. He positions himself at or near the immigration office, intercepts applicants like Mr Bepo, and charges them inflated fees far above the official government rate. He profits from the desperation and confusion of people who are unfamiliar with the process or who have been frustrated by the bureaucratic obstacles.
Tai is not a legitimate immigration officer since he does not hold an official position. He is not an honest businessman because his dealings involve deception and exploitation. He is also not unaware of the actual renewal process; on the contrary, he knows the system intimately and uses that knowledge to extract money from applicants. The phrase "in cahoots," used elsewhere in the novel, further confirms that Tai works in secret collaboration with immigration staff to exploit the system.
Pregunta 3 Informe
For this question, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the sentence relates.
The woman was delivered of a baby BOY.
Detalles de la respuesta
Emphatic stress marks the word that carries the key piece of contrasting or corrective information. The stressed word answers the part of the preceding question that was wrong.
In the sentence "The woman was delivered of a baby BOY," the stress falls on BOY. This means the speaker is emphasising the gender of the baby - it was a boy, not something else. The stress corrects a mistaken assumption about the baby's gender.
The question that would prompt this emphasis must be one that gets the gender wrong. The question "Was the woman delivered of a baby girl?" suggests the baby was a girl, and the speaker's stressed response corrects this to BOY. The other options change the subject ("the girl" instead of "the woman") or the number ("two baby boys"), which would require stress on different words.
The correct answer is the question that asks whether the woman was delivered of a baby girl.
Pregunta 4 Informe
What was the source of the name "Badagry", according to the novel?
Detalles de la respuesta
This question tests the student's recall of the etymology of the name "Badagry" as presented in the novel.
According to the novel, the name "Badagry" was derived from "Agbadarigi." This is the local historical account of how the town got its name. Over time, the original name "Agbadarigi" was corrupted or anglicised into the shorter and more widely recognised form "Badagry."
Badagry is a historically significant town in Lagos State, known for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, and the students visit it as part of their excursion to learn about Nigerian and African history. The name was not derived from a river, a European explorer, or a nearby slave market. The novel specifically traces the origin to the indigenous name "Agbadarigi."
Pregunta 5 Informe
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, the following were hairstyles that Mrs Ignatius learnt in preparation for her migration abroad except
Detalles de la respuesta
In The Lekki Headmaster, Mrs. Ignatius decides to learn hairdressing as a practical skill she can use to earn a living after migrating abroad. The traditional Yoruba hairstyles she learns include Kojusoko, Onilegogoro, and Suku. These are well-known traditional Nigerian hairstyles that she masters in preparation for offering hairdressing services in her new country.
Agbadarigi is the hairstyle that is not listed among those Mrs. Ignatius learnt. This is the exception the question asks for.
This subplot illustrates the theme of migration preparation in the novel. Characters like Mrs. Ignatius recognise that their existing qualifications may not transfer directly to a new country, so they acquire practical, portable skills. The choice of traditional hairdressing is significant because it represents a way of carrying Nigerian cultural identity abroad while also making a livelihood.
Pregunta 6 Informe
The question is based on Kabir Garba's The Lekki Headmaster.
What joke did Bepo tell his students concerning his big eyes?
Detalles de la respuesta
Bepo jovially told his students that his big eyes will always catch whoever was cheating. He claimed he was "created to be a principal" and would tell students, "If you beat my height, you can't beat my eyes" during exams. This can be found on page 19 of the novel.
Pregunta 7 Informe
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what does Chief Ogba demand after his son, Tosh, is publicly insulted?
Detalles de la respuesta
Chief Ogba, Tosh's father, demanded that Banky and his parents write separate letters of apology to both him and his son. He also insisted that the letters be published in the school magazine. This was after Banky had called Tosh "the son of an ex-convict" during his speech for the position of Social prefect. This can be found on page 43 of the novel.
Pregunta 8 Informe
What is the main challenge that Mr Bepo faces in the novel?
Detalles de la respuesta
The central challenge Mr Bepo faces throughout The Lekki Headmaster is balancing his career as a school headmaster with the intense pressure to migrate abroad. His wife and various social forces urge him to relocate to the United Kingdom, where presumably better economic prospects await. However, Bepo is deeply committed to Stardom Schools, his students, and the Nigerian educational system.
This tension between staying to serve his community and leaving for personal advancement defines Bepo's character arc. He is torn between loyalty to his profession and homeland on one hand, and family expectations and the promise of a more comfortable life abroad on the other. The novel uses this personal struggle to examine the broader phenomenon of brain drain in Nigeria, where skilled professionals leave the country, depriving it of talent and leadership in critical sectors like education.
Pregunta 9 Informe
For this question, choose the option that rhymes with the given word.
time
Detalles de la respuesta
Two words rhyme when they share the same vowel and final consonant sounds from the stressed vowel onward. Time is pronounced /taɪm/, so the rhyming word must end with the sound /aɪm/.
Consider each option:
The correct answer is lime, because /laɪm/ and /taɪm/ share the identical ending /aɪm/.
Pregunta 10 Informe
For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
In the past, anyone who angered the gods would be killed.
Detalles de la respuesta
Angered means provoked to anger; made furious or wrathful. To anger someone is to arouse their rage or displeasure.
The word opposite in meaning is appeased, which means pacified, calmed, or brought to a state of peace - especially after a period of anger or dissatisfaction. In the context of the gods, to appease them is the traditional opposite of angering them: one who angered the gods provoked their wrath, while one who appeased them calmed their wrath and earned their favour.
The other options do not serve as precise antonyms:
Pregunta 11 Informe
For the question, choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined.
money
Detalles de la respuesta
The word "money" is pronounced /ˈmʌni/. The underlined vowel (the "o") produces the sound /ʌ/, which is a short open-mid central unrounded vowel - the same sound heard in words like cup, but, and come.
Examining each option:
The correct answer is love, because its vowel /ʌ/ is identical to the vowel sound of the "o" in "money".
Exam tip: The letter "o" can represent several different vowel sounds in English. In words like "money", "love", "come", and "some", the "o" is pronounced /ʌ/ rather than the expected /ɒ/ or /əʊ/. Familiarise yourself with these common exceptions.
Pregunta 12 Informe
Fill the gap labelled 15
Detalles de la respuesta
This cloze test question requires the word that correctly fills gap 15. The passage discusses the United Nations Security Council and the measures it can take to maintain or restore international peace and security.
The correct word is sanctions. Under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, the Security Council can impose sanctions on states or entities that threaten international peace. These may include economic sanctions (trade restrictions, asset freezes), diplomatic sanctions (severing of relations), or other non-military measures outlined in Article 41. Sanctions are the primary enforcement tool the Council uses before resorting to military action.
The other options do not fit the context of UN enforcement:
Pregunta 13 Informe
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, who accompanied the principal to his home on the day of the crying incident?
Detalles de la respuesta
The guidance counsellor accompanied Mr Bepo home on the day of the crying incident, as instructed by the MD. This can be found on page 9 of the novel.
Pregunta 14 Informe
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what caused Mr Bepo's emotional breakdown during the school assembly?
Detalles de la respuesta
Mr Bepo's emotional breakdown during the school assembly was caused by his upcoming relocation to the United Kingdom. As he stood before the students and staff he had led and mentored, the reality of leaving Stardom Schools overwhelmed him, and he broke down emotionally.
This scene is one of the most powerful moments in the novel. The school assembly, a routine event in Bepo's daily life as headmaster, becomes the setting for a deeply personal reckoning. Facing the community he built, the students whose futures he has shaped, and the colleagues who have become like family, Bepo cannot contain the grief of departure. His breakdown reveals that despite whatever rational arguments favour emigration, the emotional and human cost is enormous. The scene functions as the novel's emotional climax, crystallising its central message about the painful trade-offs inherent in the Japa decision.
Pregunta 15 Informe
What lesson does the novel teach about migration?
Detalles de la respuesta
The Lekki Headmaster presents migration as a phenomenon that brings mixed blessings and challenges. The novel does not take a simplistic position either for or against migration. Instead, it shows through Mr Bepo's experience that emigration offers genuine opportunities, such as better economic conditions and professional advancement, but also comes with significant costs: separation from community, loss of cultural rootedness, the disruption of institutions like schools, and deep emotional pain.
This balanced perspective is the novel's central lesson on migration. It acknowledges the legitimate reasons why Nigerians seek opportunities abroad while also highlighting the personal sacrifices and national consequences involved. The story avoids the extremes of presenting migration as always beneficial or as a betrayal of one's roots, instead depicting it as a complex decision with real trade-offs on both sides. This nuanced treatment makes the novel a thoughtful contribution to the ongoing national conversation about the Japa phenomenon.
Pregunta 16 Informe
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, why does the narrator employ a conversational tone in the narration of Bepo's story?
Detalles de la respuesta
A conversational tone is a narrative style in which the author writes as though speaking directly and informally to the reader, much like telling a story to a friend. This technique breaks down the barrier between narrator and audience, making the reader feel personally involved in the events.
In Kabir Alabi Garba's narration of Bepo's story, the conversational tone serves primarily to enhance relatability. By addressing the reader in a familiar, accessible voice, the narrator ensures that Bepo's experiences feel close to the reader's own world. The reader is drawn into the story not as a distant observer but as someone hearing a personal account, which strengthens emotional connection and understanding.
The other options describe effects that require different narrative techniques. Showing multiple perspectives would need shifting viewpoints, not conversational tone. Creating tension relies on suspense, pacing, and conflict. Making the story imaginative involves creative invention. A conversational tone, by contrast, is specifically designed to make the story feel personal and relatable.
Pregunta 17 Informe
For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
The manager became flexible on critical matters.
Detalles de la respuesta
Flexible means willing to change, adapt, or compromise; capable of bending without breaking. A flexible person adjusts their position or approach easily.
The word opposite in meaning is rigid, which means stiff, unyielding, and not able to be changed or adapted. A rigid manager would be one who refuses to adjust or compromise on any matter - the direct opposite of being flexible.
The other options are not the best antonyms:
Pregunta 18 Informe
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, how much did Bepo give his landlord's children as he left for the airport?
Detalles de la respuesta
This question tests recall of a specific detail from the text. As Bepo prepares to leave Nigeria and heads to the airport, he makes a farewell gesture to his landlord's children by giving them money. This act of generosity is culturally significant in Nigerian society, where parting gifts affirm gratitude and goodwill toward those with whom one has shared a community.
According to the text, Bepo gave the landlord's children five thousand naira. This is a modest but meaningful parting gift from a teacher who has finally decided to relocate abroad. The gesture underscores Bepo's character as someone who values personal relationships, even as he faces the difficult transition of leaving behind the life he has built in Nigeria.
Pregunta 19 Informe
For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
Despite their efforts at the last Nations Cup fiesta, the team was chastised by their employers.
Detalles de la respuesta
Chastised means reprimanded severely; scolded, criticised, or punished for wrongdoing. The sentence tells us the team was criticised by their employers despite their efforts at the tournament.
The word opposite in meaning is honoured, which means regarded with great respect, praised, or rewarded. While being chastised means receiving blame and criticism, being honoured means receiving praise and recognition - a direct contrast.
The other options are not appropriate antonyms:
Pregunta 20 Informe
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The chairman of the association tells his members not to throw in the towel.
Detalles de la respuesta
The idiom "throw in the towel" means to give up or surrender. It comes from boxing, where a fighter's corner would literally throw a towel into the ring to signal that their boxer was conceding the fight.
When the chairman tells his members not to throw in the towel, he is urging them not to give up, regardless of whatever challenges they may be facing. It is a call to persevere.
"Should not be tired" confuses physical fatigue with the act of surrendering. One can be tired and still continue. "Should be ready for a trip" has no connection to the idiom. "Should expect good outcomes" expresses optimism, which is different from the direct instruction not to quit.
The correct interpretation is that the members are not to give up.
Pregunta 21 Informe
One of the first things a child notices in birds is
Detalles de la respuesta
The passage explicitly states, "One of the first things that a child notices is how noisy many kinds of birds are".
Pregunta 22 Informe
For the question, choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllables are written in capital letters.
similarly
Detalles de la respuesta
The word similarly has four syllables: SIM-i-lar-ly. In English, the primary stress falls on the first syllable: /ˈsɪmɪləli/.
This follows a common English stress pattern where the base adjective "similar" (/ˈsɪmɪlə/) already carries its primary stress on the first syllable. Adding the suffix "-ly" to form the adverb does not shift the stress; it remains on the same syllable as in the base word.
The other options place the stress on the wrong syllable: stressing the third syllable (simiLARly) or the fourth (simlarLY) or the second (siMIlarly) would produce an unnatural pronunciation that does not match standard English.
The correct stress pattern is SImilarly, with primary stress on the first syllable.
Pregunta 23 Informe
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what was Mr. Fafore’s strategy to ensure that he came early to school even though he lives far away?
Detalles de la respuesta
Although Mr Fafore lives quite far away, he always prepares his day so that he arrives very early. He wakes up as early as 4:00 am and sets out for school at 4:30 am. He would get to the school premises around 6:00 am, rest his head on his desk and snooze for about an hour before his colleagues arrived. This can be found on page 30 of the novel.
Pregunta 24 Informe
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, who instructed the Chemistry teacher to conclude the assembly after Mr Bepo burst into tears?
Detalles de la respuesta
This comprehension question tests recall of what happened immediately after Mr Bepo's emotional breakdown at the school assembly. The passage describes how Mr Bepo burst into tears during the assembly, creating a difficult situation that needed to be managed.
It was the Vice Principal who instructed the Chemistry teacher to conclude the assembly after Mr Bepo broke down. As the second-in-command at the school, the Vice Principal was the natural person to step in and take charge of the situation when the principal was unable to continue. The Vice Principal's quick action ensured the assembly was brought to an orderly close without further disruption to the students.
The Managing Director, being the owner of the school group, would not typically be present at every morning assembly. The school nurse would not have had the authority to direct assembly proceedings. The principal himself was the person who had broken down, making it impossible for him to give such an instruction.
Pregunta 25 Informe
In each of the following questions, choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
As trained teachers, Joke teaches _______ better than Jumoke.
Detalles de la respuesta
The sentence "As trained teachers, Joke teaches _______ better than Jumoke" contains the comparative adverb "better." The blank requires a word that can modify and intensify this comparative form.
The correct answer is far. "Far" is one of the adverbs that can intensify comparatives, producing "far better," which means "much better" or "considerably better." The sentence means that Joke's teaching ability significantly exceeds Jumoke's.
The other options cannot correctly modify a comparative:
Other adverbs that can modify comparatives include much, even, still, a lot, and significantly.
Pregunta 26 Informe
For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
He made a facile generalisation.
Detalles de la respuesta
Facile means appearing neat and comprehensive but lacking depth or careful thought; superficial, simplistic, or too easily achieved. A facile generalisation is one that oversimplifies a matter without engaging with its real complexity.
The word opposite in meaning is complex, which means consisting of many interconnected parts; not simple or straightforward. A complex generalisation would be one that engages with the full difficulty and nuance of a subject - the direct opposite of a facile, oversimplified one.
The other options do not serve as antonyms:
Pregunta 27 Informe
For this question, choose the option that rhymes with the given word.
cat
Detalles de la respuesta
Two words rhyme when they share the same vowel and final consonant sounds. Cat is pronounced /kæt/, so the rhyming word must end with /æt/.
Consider each option:
The correct answer is bat, because /bæt/ and /kæt/ share the identical ending /æt/.
Pregunta 28 Informe
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The students felt the lecture was a load of crap.
Detalles de la respuesta
The expression "a load of crap" is an informal idiom meaning something is nonsensical, worthless, or of extremely poor quality. When the students felt the lecture was "a load of crap," they judged its content to be foolish and without value.
The closest option is that the students thought the lecture was stupid - meaning they found its content to be of no intellectual worth.
Believing the lecture was "too long" addresses duration, not quality. Refusing to listen or not attending the lecture describes actions the students might take, but the idiom specifically expresses their opinion about the quality of the lecture's content, not what they did in response.
Pregunta 29 Informe
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, why did Bepo spend the electricity tariff money he collected from his tenants?
Detalles de la respuesta
In The Lekki Headmaster, Bepo collects electricity tariff money from his fellow tenants in the compound, as he is responsible for gathering the contributions to pay the electricity bill. However, he ends up spending this money on his own needs because he is out of a job and has no savings.
At this point in the novel, Bepo has lost his teaching position and is financially desperate. With no income and no reserves to fall back on, he uses the collected electricity money to survive. This act of desperation - spending money that belongs collectively to his neighbours - leads to serious consequences and public humiliation within the compound.
The other options do not match the novel's account. The money was not spent on school fees, medical expenses, or lost through carelessness. Bepo's action is a direct result of his unemployment and financial hardship, making it a moment that highlights both his personal crisis and the broader theme of how economic deprivation can push otherwise honest people into compromising situations.
Pregunta 30 Informe
Which setting in the novel serves as a point of psychological conflict for Bepo?
Detalles de la respuesta
In The Lekki Headmaster, the Black Heritage Museum in Badagry serves as a point of deep psychological conflict for Bepo. The museum preserves the history of the transatlantic slave trade, including the holding cells, chains, and departure points where enslaved Africans were forcibly taken from the continent.
When Bepo visits this museum during the school excursion, he is forced to confront the painful legacy of slavery. This experience takes on a personal dimension because Bepo himself is at a crossroads: he is considering migrating abroad to seek better opportunities. The museum forces him to grapple with the uncomfortable parallel between the historical forced removal of Africans and the modern voluntary exodus of skilled professionals from the country. The visit stirs up guilt, confusion, and deep reflection about whether choosing to leave Nigeria is, in some way, a repetition of the same tragic pattern of departure that the museum documents.
The other settings listed do not generate this level of psychological turmoil. Bepo's home in Ikeja, the school assembly hall, and the Vice Principal's office are familiar, everyday environments. It is the confrontation with historical trauma at the Black Heritage Museum that triggers a genuinely unsettling internal conflict about identity, duty, and the meaning of migration.
Pregunta 31 Informe
Which teachers were reprimanded because two of their candidates had Ds in their subjects?
Detalles de la respuesta
This comprehension question tests recall of a specific event in the passage where the school administration held teachers accountable for their students' academic performance. The passage describes a situation in which teachers whose students performed poorly were reprimanded.
The teachers who were reprimanded because two of their candidates had Ds in their subjects were Mr Obong Ukake and Miss Taye Kareem. These two teachers were singled out because their students' grades fell below the standard the school considered acceptable. The reprimand reflected the school's policy of holding teachers directly responsible for their students' examination outcomes.
The other pairs of teachers listed were not the ones reprimanded for this specific reason. The passage names particular teachers in connection with particular events, and matching the correct names to the correct events is a key comprehension skill being tested here.
Pregunta 32 Informe
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, how much did Sola and her husband borrow to fund their relocation?
Detalles de la respuesta
In the novel, Sola and her husband borrowed N4 million to fund their relocation abroad. This is a significant sum that underscores the financial burden that emigration places on Nigerian families. The couple had to take on substantial debt simply to cover the costs of visas, flights, initial accommodation, and settling-in expenses associated with relocating to another country.
This detail is part of the novel's broader commentary on the "japa" phenomenon and its economic consequences. Many characters in The Lekki Headmaster go into debt, borrow from cooperative societies, or take extreme measures to finance their emigration plans. The N4 million figure illustrates that relocation is not a decision taken lightly; it requires a major financial commitment that can put families under considerable strain.
The other amounts (N2 million, N3 million, and N5 million) are not what the novel specifies for Sola and her husband. Note that Mr. Nku separately borrowed N2 million from the school cooperative, which is a different character and a different amount.
Pregunta 33 Informe
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, why did the school transfer Mr Ayesoro to Stardom Hub?
Detalles de la respuesta
The school transferred Mr. Ayesoro to Stardom Hub in order to retain Mrs. Ladele's children in the school. Mrs. Ladele was the parent who complained that her child was having recurring nightmares because of Mr. Ayesoro's prominent tribal marks. She threatened to withdraw her children from Stardom Schools if the situation was not resolved.
Faced with the prospect of losing enrolled students (and the tuition fees they represent), the school management decided to move Mr. Ayesoro to Stardom Hub, the property division of the Stardom Group. This was a strategic decision: the school wanted to satisfy the parent's concerns and keep her children enrolled, while also finding an alternative placement for Mr. Ayesoro rather than dismissing him outright.
The transfer was not intended as a punishment for misconduct, a reward for dedication, or a better job opportunity. It was a pragmatic compromise driven by the school's desire to retain Mrs. Ladele's patronage and her children's enrolment.
Pregunta 34 Informe
In each of the following questions, choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
She is ______ a sailor who is away at sea.
Detalles de la respuesta
This question tests phrasal verbs and collocations. The sentence describes a woman's feelings towards a sailor who is away at sea, and the correct completion must fit both the grammar and the emotional context.
The phrase longing for means deeply yearning or missing someone. It perfectly captures the emotional state of someone whose loved one is away at sea for extended periods. "She is longing for a sailor who is away at sea" conveys a deep, emotional desire for the sailor's return.
While the other options are grammatically possible, they do not best fit the context:
"Longing for" is the collocation that best conveys the yearning associated with prolonged separation.
Pregunta 35 Informe
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what was the common ritual at the morning assembly at Stardom on Tuesdays and Thusdays?
Detalles de la respuesta
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Stardom Schools recited the second stanza of the national anthem: "Oh God of creation, direct our noble cause..." This can be found on page 6 of the novel.
Pregunta 36 Informe
This question is based on Kabir Garba's The Lekki Headmaster.
One of the challenges faced in General Hospitals cited in the novel is
Detalles de la respuesta
In The Lekki Headmaster, the novel highlights the state of public healthcare in Nigeria through its depiction of General Hospitals. One of the key challenges cited is the problem of large crowds. Patients and their families flood these hospitals, leading to long waiting times, overstretched staff, and difficulty accessing timely medical attention.
Overcrowding in Nigerian public hospitals is a well-known issue that the novel uses to illustrate broader societal challenges. The other options, while they may be problems in various settings, are not the specific challenge the novel identifies at the General Hospitals. The text points to the sheer volume of people as the primary difficulty.
Pregunta 37 Informe
Why is Jos described as "acrobatic" in Ikenna's speech?
Detalles de la respuesta
This question tests comprehension of a descriptive reference in Ikenna's speech. Jos, the capital of Plateau State in central Nigeria, is described as "acrobatic" because of its terrain and rock formations. The Jos Plateau is famous for its dramatic landscape of large granite boulders and inselbergs - massive rock formations that sit atop one another in precarious, gravity-defying arrangements that look as though they might topple at any moment.
The word "acrobatic" is used figuratively to capture the way these rocks appear to balance on each other in extraordinary positions, much like an acrobat performing a daring physical feat. This vivid description brings the landscape of Jos to life for the audience and highlights the natural beauty of the region.
The other options are not supported by the text. The description is not about native dancers, circus tricks, or student rock climbing - it is a characterisation of the physical geography of Jos itself.
Pregunta 38 Informe
For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
Giwa does odious things at times.
Detalles de la respuesta
Odious means extremely unpleasant, hateful, or deserving of strong dislike. Something described as odious provokes feelings of disgust or revulsion.
The word nearest in meaning is horrible, which means causing or likely to cause horror; extremely unpleasant. Both odious and horrible describe things that provoke strong negative reactions.
The other options do not match:
Pregunta 39 Informe
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, who among the staff at Stardom School is also a pastor?
Detalles de la respuesta
This comprehension question tests recall of a character detail from the passage. Several staff members at Stardom School are described with distinguishing characteristics, and the question asks which one also serves as a pastor outside of their teaching role.
The staff member who is also a pastor is Mr Ope Wande. The passage identifies him as having a dual role - he serves the school as a teacher while also functioning as a pastor. This dual identity is significant in the narrative, as it positions him as a figure of both academic authority and spiritual guidance within the school community.
The other teachers listed - Mr Justus Anabel, Mr Audu, and Mr Obong Ukake - are not described as having pastoral roles. Careful reading of the character descriptions in the passage is essential to match each teacher with their correct attributes.
Pregunta 40 Informe
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, why did the Vice Principal contact the MD after Mr Bepo’s crying incident at the assembly?
Detalles de la respuesta
This comprehension question asks about the sequence of events following Mr Bepo's crying incident at the school assembly. After the principal's emotional breakdown in front of the students, the Vice Principal had to act quickly to manage the fallout.
The Vice Principal contacted the Managing Director because parents were calling with concerns. News of the principal breaking down at assembly would have spread rapidly among the student body and, consequently, to their parents. Parents understandably became worried about the situation at the school and began calling to express their concerns. This prompted the Vice Principal to escalate the matter to the MD, who as the school's owner had the authority to decide on the appropriate course of action.
The other options do not align with the passage. The VP did not contact the MD to arrange a general emergency meeting, to announce a retirement, or to discuss boarding fee reductions. The immediate trigger was the wave of concerned calls from parents following the incident.
Pregunta 41 Informe
“Tears trickled out of his eyes… More tears streamed from both eyes, competitively…” is an example of—
Detalles de la respuesta
Personification is a figure of speech that gives human qualities, emotions, or behaviours to something that is not human. In the expression "Tears trickled out of his eyes... More tears streamed from both eyes, competitively," the word competitively is the key indicator of personification. Tears are not sentient beings; they cannot compete with one another. By describing the tears as streaming "competitively," the writer gives them the human quality of rivalry - as though the tears from each eye are racing against each other to flow faster.
This device intensifies the emotional impact of the scene. Rather than simply stating that the character cried heavily, the personification creates a vivid, almost physical image of overwhelming grief pouring out uncontrollably.
This is not a simile because there is no comparison using "like" or "as." It is not a metaphor because the tears are not being described as something else entirely. It is not hyperbole because the description does not exaggerate the amount of crying in an unrealistic way - rather, it gives the tears a human characteristic.
Pregunta 42 Informe
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, how did Mr Bepo inspire students after they visited areas like Mushin and Ajegunle during their excursions?
Detalles de la respuesta
This question asks how Mr Bepo motivated his students after they visited economically disadvantaged areas such as Mushin and Ajegunle during their excursions.
After taking the students to areas like Mushin and Ajegunle, which are known as densely populated, low-income neighbourhoods in Lagos, Mr Bepo inspired the students by sharing stories of successful individuals who had risen from those very slums. By pointing to real examples of people who grew up in difficult circumstances but went on to achieve great things, he showed the students that a person's starting point does not determine their destination.
He did not promise to relocate the students, discourage them from visiting such areas again, or hand out motivational books. His method was personal and direct: using the lived experiences of successful people from those communities to teach resilience, ambition, and the understanding that greatness can emerge from any background.
Pregunta 43 Informe
For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
The robbers gained access to the bank because of their porous security network.
Detalles de la respuesta
Porous means having tiny holes or gaps that allow liquid, air, or other substances to pass through. In the context of this sentence, "porous security network" means a security system full of weaknesses and gaps that allowed the robbers to gain access.
The word opposite in meaning is impermeable, which means not allowing fluid or other substances to pass through; completely sealed. An impermeable security network would have no gaps or weaknesses - the direct opposite of a porous one.
The other options are not antonyms:
Note the trap in this question: pervious looks like it could be an antonym because of the prefix, but it actually means the same as porous. The true opposite is impermeable (or impervious).
Pregunta 44 Informe
For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
Andrew is the protagonist in the play.
Detalles de la respuesta
Protagonist is a literary term meaning the main character or central figure in a story, play, or narrative. The protagonist drives the plot and is typically the character the audience follows most closely.
The word opposite in meaning is antagonist, which is the character who opposes or works against the protagonist. In literary analysis, protagonist and antagonist are the established pair of opposites: the protagonist is the hero or central figure, and the antagonist is the opposing force or rival.
The other options are not precise literary antonyms:
In literature and drama, always use antagonist as the technical opposite of protagonist.
Pregunta 45 Informe
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what was the student Ikenna Egbu’s speech about?
Detalles de la respuesta
Ikenna's speech is about his recent excursion to Jos. He described Jos as a brilliantly beautiful city. This can be found on page 7 of the novel.
Pregunta 46 Informe
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what does the MD discover about the land Stardom acquired two years ago?
Detalles de la respuesta
The Managing Director (MD) of Stardom Schools discovers that the land the school acquired two years earlier is being used as a car park by teachers and staff. When the MD inspects the land near the back gate, she finds approximately seventeen vehicles of various types parked there, many bearing Stardom Schools stickers, indicating they belong to staff members.
This discovery is significant because the land was acquired for the school's development purposes, not as a private parking lot for employees. The MD is surprised both by the unauthorised use of school property and by the fact that so many staff members own cars. This leads her to investigate how the staff are able to afford vehicles, which in turn uncovers the scale of the school's cooperative society and its lending activities.
The land was not being used for illegal activities, it had not been sold without the MD's knowledge, and it was not being developed into a new building. The straightforward reality was that staff had quietly converted it into their personal car park.
Pregunta 47 Informe
This question is based on Kabir Garba's The Lekki Headmaster.
The stories of Nigerian migrants such as Sola, Hope, Riike and Akindele showed that, for thos who have 'ja pa'
Detalles de la respuesta
In The Lekki Headmaster, the stories of Nigerian migrants such as Sola, Hope, Riike, and Akindele serve as cautionary tales about emigration. The Yoruba slang "japa" refers to the act of leaving Nigeria for greener pastures abroad. However, the experiences of these characters reveal that life overseas is far from the paradise many Nigerians imagine it to be.
Each migrant faces significant difficulties: harsh working conditions, loneliness, discrimination, financial struggles, or other hardships that challenge the rosy picture of life abroad. The collective message of their stories is that life is not a bed of roses for those who have emigrated. This does not mean that emigrating is pointless or that those who remain in Nigeria are wasting their time; it simply demonstrates that every environment has its own challenges.
Pregunta 48 Informe
"You could see a rock carrying three other rocks on its head." What literary technique is being used?
Detalles de la respuesta
Personification is a figure of speech that attributes human characteristics, actions, or qualities to non-human things. In the expression "a rock carrying three other rocks on its head," the rock is described as though it were a person: it "carries" objects and has a "head." Rocks are inanimate geological formations that do not possess heads and cannot carry things in the way people do.
This description draws on the distinctive granite formations of Jos, in Nigeria's Plateau State, where large boulders naturally rest atop one another in seemingly impossible configurations. By describing these formations using human imagery, the writer brings the landscape to life and makes the scene vivid and engaging for the reader.
This is not a simile because no comparison is made using "like" or "as." It is not hyperbole because the description does not exaggerate - the rock formations in Jos genuinely do sit atop one another. It is not irony because there is no contradiction between what is said and what is meant.
Pregunta 49 Informe
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, why does Mr Bepo yell "Noooo!" during the drama club performance at the farewell celebration?
Detalles de la respuesta
This question asks about the reason behind Mr Bepo's emotional outburst during the drama club performance at his farewell celebration.
Mr Bepo yells "Noooo!" because the drama club's performance triggers powerful memories of his visit to the Heritage Slave Museum (the Black Heritage Museum). The performance likely depicts scenes related to slavery or the suffering of Africans, and these images bring back the deep emotional impact of what Mr Bepo saw and felt during his earlier visit to the museum. The overwhelming rush of those painful memories causes him to cry out involuntarily.
His reaction is not one of disappointment with the quality of the performance, a feeling that the students are being disrespectful, or a disagreement with how history is portrayed. It is a visceral, emotional response rooted in his personal connection to the history of slavery, which the performance vividly brings back to the surface.
Pregunta 50 Informe
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what is the boarding fee per session at Stardom Schools?
Detalles de la respuesta
According to the novel, the boarding fee per session at Stardom Schools is 165,000 naira. This specific amount is mentioned in the context of the school's efforts to make boarding facilities more accessible to parents and students.
The boarding fee is a practical detail that grounds the novel in the economic realities of private education in Nigeria. It reflects the school administration's awareness that affordability is a key concern for parents. The specific figure helps readers understand the financial dynamics of running a private school in Lagos and the kinds of decisions that administrators like Bepo must make to balance quality education with the financial constraints of the families they serve.
Pregunta 51 Informe
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what did Mr Bepo's wife insist he should pack for his trip to the UK?
Detalles de la respuesta
In the novel, Mr Bepo's wife is deeply attached to her Nigerian culinary heritage and insists that he pack traditional food items for his trip to the UK. She specifically demands that he take locust beans (iru), egusi (melon seeds), ground crayfish, and dry snail. These are staple ingredients in Nigerian cooking and are not easily obtained abroad.
This detail serves a thematic purpose beyond mere domestic comedy. It reflects the cultural ties that Nigerian migrants carry with them and the anxiety of leaving behind familiar tastes and traditions. Bepo's wife, by insisting on these items, symbolises the desire to preserve Nigerian identity even in a foreign land. This moment also illustrates the practical, everyday dimension of migration that the novel explores alongside its larger social and emotional themes.
Pregunta 52 Informe
This question is based on Kabia Alabi Garba's The Lekki Headmaster.
The following are current socio-economic realities depicted in the novel except
Detalles de la respuesta
The novel addresses several socio-economic realities, including the Japa trend, which describes the mass emigration of Nigerians seeking better opportunities abroad. It highlights the challenges faced by bureaucracies, particularly when obtaining essential travel documents. Additionally, it portrays the struggles of middle-class professionals, such as teachers who are often undervalued and underpaid, as well as doctors and other health workers who choose to leave the country for "greener pastures" due to a lack of opportunities at home.
However, while the declining state of Nigerian universities is a significant socio-economic issue, it is not one of the themes explored in this novel.
Pregunta 53 Informe
Which teacher is known for the use of witty remarks in the novel?
Detalles de la respuesta
Mr Audu, the Fina Arts teacher, is known for his well-timed witty remark. In chapter 1 of the novel, he refers to the MD as "a witch and a wizard rolled into one". He is also the one who coined the name "The Lekki Headmaster" for Mr Bepo.
Pregunta 54 Informe
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, why was Mr Bepo moved during his visit to the Black Heritage Museum?
Detalles de la respuesta
This question asks why Mr Bepo was emotionally moved during his visit to the Black Heritage Museum.
Mr Bepo was deeply moved because he empathised with the suffering of enslaved people in the past. The Black Heritage Museum, likely located in or near Badagry, houses artefacts and exhibits that document the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade, including chains, holding cells, and the routes taken by captives. Seeing these physical reminders of the pain and dehumanisation that enslaved Africans endured stirred strong emotions in Mr Bepo.
His reaction was not driven by nostalgia about Nigerian history in general, admiration for the museum's architecture, or memories of his own ancestors being involved in slavery. It was a direct emotional response to the evidence of human suffering he encountered in the museum. This experience also connects to the novel's broader themes, particularly Mr Bepo's concept of "new slavery" and his concern about Africans leaving the continent.
Pregunta 55 Informe
“...his foot-dragging over the matter had pushed his marriage to the brink.” What does "foot-dragging" mean as used in the novel?
Detalles de la respuesta
"Foot-dragging" is an idiomatic expression that means deliberately delaying action or being slow and reluctant to do something that needs to be done. It comes from the image of someone literally dragging their feet while walking, moving as slowly as possible because they do not want to reach their destination.
In the sentence, the character's foot-dragging "pushed his marriage to the brink." This means his reluctance to act promptly on an important matter caused so much damage that his marriage was nearly destroyed. The context makes it clear that the delay was harmful, not thoughtful or productive.
The other options are the opposite of what the idiom means:
Pregunta 56 Informe
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, why did the students expect comments from the principal after Ikenna's speech?
Detalles de la respuesta
Mr Bepo was always known for praising such efforts. This can be inferred from the description on pages 7-8 of the novel.
"On a day like this, he would be on top of the world. He would regard Ikenna's outing as evidence of a good education Stardom offered, and which he believed every Nigerian child deserved. The students also expected him to highlight some terms Ikenna might not have articulated so well..." (page 7-8).
Pregunta 57 Informe
For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
The scientist conducted a meticulous experiment.
Detalles de la respuesta
Meticulous means showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. A meticulous experiment is one conducted with painstaking accuracy and thoroughness.
The word opposite in meaning is careless, which means not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors. A careless experiment would be one conducted without proper attention to detail - the direct opposite of a meticulous one.
The other options are synonyms of meticulous, not antonyms:
This question requires recognising that three of the four options actually share the meaning of the italicised word, while only one is its opposite.
Pregunta 58 Informe
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, which factor makes Mr. Bepo cautious about entering the commercial transportation business?
Detalles de la respuesta
This comprehension question asks about the specific concern that makes Mr Bepo cautious about entering the commercial transportation business, another entrepreneurial idea he considers alongside his teaching career.
The factor that makes Mr Bepo cautious is the problem of untrustworthy commercial drivers. In the Nigerian commercial transport sector, vehicle owners who are not drivers themselves must hire drivers to operate their vehicles. Mr Bepo is aware that such drivers can be unreliable - they may mismanage fares, damage vehicles, engage in reckless driving, or even abscond with the vehicle altogether. This well-known risk in the Nigerian transport industry gives him pause about investing in the business.
His hesitation is not due to a lack of startup capital, high operational costs, or a lack of interest in the sector. He has considered the business seriously enough to identify the specific risk that concerns him most: the difficulty of finding and retaining honest and dependable drivers. This practical awareness adds to the portrait of Mr Bepo as a thoughtful, risk-conscious individual.
Pregunta 59 Informe
This question is based on Kabir Garba's The Lekki Headmaster.
"It's like hanging a snake in the roof and going to bed". Who made this statement in The Lekki Headmaster?
Detalles de la respuesta
In The Lekki Headmaster, the statement "It's like hanging a snake in the roof and going to bed" is a vivid proverb used to describe the danger of ignoring a known threat. A snake hanging in the roof poses an immediate risk to anyone sleeping below, so going to bed without dealing with it would be reckless.
This statement is made by the Chairman during a discussion about a pressing issue. The Chairman uses this proverbial language to convey urgency and to argue that the matter at hand cannot be left unresolved. The use of proverbs and figurative language is characteristic of dialogue among senior figures in the novel, and this particular statement reflects the Chairman's concern and authority in pressing for action.
Pregunta 60 Informe
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, who makes up the board of Stardom Schools?
Detalles de la respuesta
In The Lekki Headmaster, the board of Stardom Schools is composed of the MD's family members. This is a critical detail in the novel because it reveals that the school, despite its outward appearance as a professional educational institution, is essentially a family-run enterprise.
The fact that the board is made up of relatives rather than independent education experts, parents, or a diverse mix of educators and investors means that decisions are driven by the family's financial interests rather than educational excellence. This governance structure explains many of the problems at the school, including low teacher pay, resistance to progressive educational ideas, and the prioritisation of profit over student and staff welfare.
Bepo's frustration with this arrangement is part of what drives the novel's plot. His ambition to rise within the institution is ultimately limited by the family-controlled power structure, and his progressive teaching ideas are often overruled by a board that does not share his educational vision. The nepotistic composition of the board serves as the novel's critique of how some private schools in Nigeria operate.
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