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Pergunta 1 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what was the farewell gift presented to Mr Bepo?
Detalhes da Resposta
This can be found on page 58 of the novel.
Pergunta 2 Relatório
Fill in the gap labelled 11
Detalhes da Resposta
This cloze test question requires the word that correctly fills gap 11. The passage discusses the United Nations and its institutional framework.
The correct word is charter. The UN Charter is the founding treaty of the United Nations, signed in 1945. It establishes the purposes, principles, structure, and operating procedures of the organisation. When discussing the legal basis for UN actions, particularly those of the Security Council, the Charter is the authoritative document that is referenced. It is the constitution of the United Nations.
The other options do not fit the context:
Pergunta 3 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, why did Bepo choose Ibadan for his passport renewal?
Detalhes da Resposta
This question asks why Mr Bepo chose to process his passport renewal in Ibadan rather than elsewhere.
Bepo chose Ibadan for his passport renewal because he was advised that the process would be easier there. Someone recommended Ibadan as a location where the passport application experience would be smoother and less stressful compared to other offices, particularly the notoriously chaotic Lagos immigration office.
The decision was not based on Ibadan being physically closer to his location, having a personal contact at the immigration office, or the fees being cheaper there (since official fees are the same nationwide). The irony in the novel is that despite the advice, Bepo still encounters significant challenges, middlemen, and inflated charges during his passport renewal experience in Ibadan.
Pergunta 4 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what project was the school's Invention Club working on?
Detalhes da Resposta
The school's Invention Club was working on a phone-making initiative. This can be found on page 43 of the novel.
Pergunta 5 Relatório
Fill the gap labelled 6
Detalhes da Resposta
This is a cloze test question requiring the selection of the word that correctly fills gap 6 in the passage. Based on the pattern of vocabulary across the surrounding gaps (which include terms such as peace, security, member, charter, and sanctions), the passage concerns the United Nations Security Council and its role in maintaining international order.
The correct word for this gap is Council. The phrase "Security Council" is the formal name of one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, and it is the body primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security. No other option produces a recognised institutional name in this context:
Pergunta 6 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what led to the conflict during the prefect election speech?
Detalhes da Resposta
During the prefect election speech at Stardom Schools, the conflict erupted because Banky insulted Tosh's father. This personal attack during what should have been a formal school event escalated tensions between the two students and led to a confrontation that disrupted the election process.
Banky's decision to target Tosh's father rather than focusing on his own qualifications for the prefect position reveals the depth of personal animosity among the students. The incident demonstrates how rivalries and personal grudges can spill over into public events, and it gives the school administration, particularly Bepo, a disciplinary situation to manage. The episode also highlights the responsibilities that come with leadership positions and the importance of maintaining respect and decorum during competitive processes, a lesson that resonates with the novel's broader themes of leadership and integrity.
Pergunta 7 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what did Mr Audu do after the MD felt deflated that she had wrongly sacked Mr Fafore?
Detalhes da Resposta
After the MD felt deflated upon realising that she had wrongly sacked Mr. Fafore, Mr. Audu cracked a joke to lighten the mood. The MD had sided with Mr. Guta and dismissed Mr. Fafore over the grammar dispute, but when Bepo (the principal) demonstrated that Mr. Fafore's grammar was actually correct, the MD was left embarrassed and deflated by her hasty decision.
In this awkward and tense moment, Mr. Audu stepped in with humour to ease the atmosphere. His joke served to diffuse the tension and help the MD recover from the embarrassment of having fired a teacher unjustly. This use of humour in a difficult situation is a literary device that provides comic relief while also revealing Mr. Audu's social awareness and tact.
The other options do not match the novel's account. Mr. Audu did not defend Mr. Fafore's teaching methods (that was Bepo's role), propose new rules for grammar checks, or suggest a training session for staff. His specific contribution to the moment was the well-timed joke.
Pergunta 8 Relatório
For the question, choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined.
shadow
Detalhes da Resposta
The underlined letters in shadow are sh, which produce the voiceless postalveolar fricative /ʃ/. This is the "shushing" sound heard in words like "ship," "shoe," and "shout."
Now consider each option:
The correct answer is sure, because the "s" in "sure" produces the same /ʃ/ sound as "sh" in "shadow."
Pergunta 9 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what did Mr Bepo's wife insist he should pack for his trip to the UK?
Detalhes da Resposta
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.
Pergunta 10 Relatório
This question is based on Kabir Garba's The Lekki Headmaster
'If you beat my height, you can't beat my eyes' is a statement by
Detalhes da Resposta
This question asks which character in The Lekki Headmaster by Kabir Alabi Garba made the statement "If you beat my height, you can't beat my eyes."
The statement was made by Bepo, the protagonist of the novel. This is one of Bepo's characteristic expressions, reflecting his personality as someone who is vigilant and observant. The saying means that even if someone surpasses him in some way, they cannot escape his watchful eyes. It encapsulates Bepo's self-confidence and his belief that he can always detect dishonesty or deception.
The other characters listed are not associated with this statement:
This is a recall question that tests whether the student can correctly attribute a memorable quotation to its speaker in the novel.
Pergunta 11 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what was the student Ikenna Egbu’s speech about?
Detalhes da Resposta
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.
Pergunta 12 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, why do some teachers at Stardom Schools dread Open Day?
Detalhes da Resposta
Some teachers at Stardom Schools dread Open Day because parents often come with complaints. Open Day is an event where parents visit the school to meet teachers, review their children's academic progress, and discuss any concerns. For teachers, this can be a stressful occasion because parents may raise criticisms about teaching methods, academic results, student welfare, or other grievances.
The novel shows that the relationship between parents and teachers at Stardom is sometimes tense. Parents who are paying significant school fees have high expectations, and Open Day becomes the occasion when those expectations collide with reality. Teachers feel vulnerable to criticism and, as the Mr. Fafore incident demonstrates, even to the loss of their jobs if a parent's complaint is taken seriously by the school's management.
The other reasons listed are not what the novel identifies. The teachers are not specifically afraid of being sacked on Open Day (though the Fafore incident later reinforces that fear), they do not generally dislike interacting with parents, and the dread is not about long working hours. It is the complaints themselves that make the day unwelcome.
Pergunta 13 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, who accompanied the principal to his home on the day of the crying incident?
Detalhes da Resposta
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.
Pergunta 14 Relatório
In each of the following questions, choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
It is high time you _____ visiting that friend of yours.
Detalhes da Resposta
The expression "it is high time" is a fixed English idiom that signals an action is overdue and should have happened already. Grammatically, it demands the past simple tense (subjunctive mood) in the clause that follows, even though the meaning refers to the present or future.
The correct sentence is: "It is high time you stopped visiting that friend of yours."
This use of the past tense after "it is high time" is an example of the English subjunctive, where the past form expresses an unreal or hypothetical situation rather than actual past time. The speaker means "you should stop now" or "you ought to have stopped already," but the grammar requires the past form.
"Should stop," "stop," and "must stop" might seem logical based on meaning, but they do not follow the grammatical rule for this particular construction. Similar expressions that take the past subjunctive include "it is about time" and "if only" (e.g., "If only I knew").
Pergunta 15 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what led to the closure of the school Bepo started?
Detalhes da Resposta
This question tests comprehension of the events leading to the closure of the school that Bepo founded after leaving Beesway.
After departing from Beesway Group of School, Bepo took the initiative to start his own school. However, the school could not sustain itself and eventually closed. The reason for the closure was poor road conditions in the neighbourhood where the school was located. The bad roads made it difficult for parents to bring their children to school regularly and discouraged prospective families from enrolling, leading to a decline in attendance and ultimately forcing the school to shut down.
The closure was not caused by parental dissatisfaction with the curriculum, a failed spiritual ritual, or mismanagement of funds. It was an infrastructure challenge beyond Bepo's control, highlighting how environmental and logistical factors can undermine even well-intentioned educational initiatives in Nigeria.
Pergunta 16 Relatório
What is the central physical setting of the novel?
Detalhes da Resposta
The central physical setting of The Lekki Headmaster is Stardom Schools, Lagos. This is the school where Mr Bepo serves as headmaster and where the majority of the novel's action takes place. Located in the Lekki area of Lagos, Stardom Schools is the hub of daily interactions among staff and students, the site of major events like assemblies, excursions, and the send-off, and the institution whose fate hangs in the balance as Bepo contemplates emigration.
While the novel features other locations, including Badagry, Bauchi (Yankari Games Reserve), and the airport, these are secondary settings visited during specific episodes. Stardom Schools remains the constant backdrop throughout the narrative. The school is more than a physical location; it represents Bepo's life work, the community he has fostered, and the tangible contribution he has made to Nigerian education. As the central setting, it anchors the novel's themes and gives the reader a concrete sense of what is at stake in Bepo's migration decision.
Pergunta 17 Relatório
The novel explores the effects of migration under which term?
Detalhes da Resposta
The novel uses the term Japa Syndrome to discuss the effects of migration. "Japa" is a Yoruba word meaning "to run" or "to flee," and in contemporary Nigerian usage, it refers to the mass emigration of Nigerians, especially skilled professionals, to countries perceived to offer better opportunities.
By framing the migration phenomenon as the Japa Syndrome, the novel situates Bepo's personal dilemma within a wider national crisis. The term implies not just movement but urgency and desperation, capturing the sense that professionals feel compelled to leave rather than choosing freely. The novel explores how this syndrome affects institutions like schools, families, and communities, showing that when individuals like Bepo consider leaving, the consequences ripple outward far beyond the individual. The use of a distinctly Nigerian term also grounds the discussion in local context rather than treating migration as an abstract global issue.
Pergunta 18 Relatório
The theme central to the novel is
Detalhes da Resposta
The central theme of The Lekki Headmaster is the challenges of migration and identity. The entire narrative is built around Mr Bepo's struggle with the decision to leave Nigeria for the United Kingdom, and the novel uses this personal journey to examine how migration reshapes individual identity and disrupts the communities people leave behind.
While the novel touches on other issues such as the state of Nigerian education and cultural values, these are explored as dimensions of the overarching migration-and-identity theme rather than as independent central themes. The challenges of migration, including bureaucratic hurdles, family pressure, emotional attachment to home, and the fear of losing one's cultural roots, drive every major plot development. Identity is woven into this because Bepo must decide whether he is fundamentally a Nigerian educator or someone who can reinvent himself in a new country. The novel argues that this question of identity is what makes the migration decision so difficult and so consequential.
Pergunta 19 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what did Mr Guta demand in the MD’s office regarding Mr Fafore?
Detalhes da Resposta
Mr. Guta demanded the immediate dismissal of Mr. Fafore. During Open Day, Mr. Guta visited the MD's office and angrily insisted that Mr. Fafore, the English language teacher, be fired from the school. His demand was based on what he believed was a grammatical error he had found in his son's class notes, which he attributed to Mr. Fafore's teaching.
Mr. Guta's reaction was extreme: rather than seeking a correction or clarification, he went straight to the school's highest authority and demanded that the teacher lose his job over the alleged mistake. This reflects the power dynamics in the novel, where wealthy or influential parents can exert pressure on school management to take drastic action against staff.
The other options do not match the narrative. Mr. Guta did not ask for a salary increase for Mr. Fafore, a change in class teacher, or a public apology. His sole demand was that Mr. Fafore be dismissed immediately.
Pergunta 20 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, why did the Vice Principal contact the MD after Mr Bepo’s crying incident at the assembly?
Detalhes da Resposta
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.
Pergunta 21 Relatório
Fill in the gap labelled 12
Detalhes da Resposta
This cloze test question requires the word that correctly fills gap 12. The passage discusses the United Nations Security Council and its powers to respond to situations that endanger international peace.
The correct word is threat. Under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, the Security Council is empowered to act when there is a threat to the peace, a breach of the peace, or an act of aggression. "Threat to peace" is the precise legal formulation used in Article 39 of the Charter, which is the gateway to the Council's enforcement powers.
The other options do not match the standard UN terminology:
Pergunta 22 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what proverb does Bepo recall from his Idoma co-tenant?
Detalhes da Resposta
The proverb Bepo recalls from his Idoma co-tenant states that the sugarcane and the bitter leaf get different tastes from the same rain. This is a traditional African saying that illustrates how the same circumstances or experiences can produce very different outcomes depending on the nature of the recipient.
In the context of the novel, this proverb reflects one of its central themes: that migration and life's challenges affect different people in different ways. Some characters thrive when they relocate abroad, while others face hardship or ruin. The rain (representing shared circumstances such as the desire to emigrate) nourishes the sugarcane into sweetness but leaves the bitter leaf bitter. The proverb is a reminder that identical opportunities do not guarantee identical results.
The Idoma are an ethnic group from Benue State in Nigeria, and this proverb carries the cultural wisdom of that community. The other options either state generic platitudes or do not match the specific proverb attributed to the Idoma co-tenant in the novel.
Pergunta 23 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, why did Stardom School stop the usual democratic election process for prefects?
Detalhes da Resposta
In The Lekki Headmaster, Stardom School decides to stop its usual democratic election process for selecting prefects because some students were engaging in negative campaigning. Instead of focusing on their qualifications and positive plans for the school, certain candidates resorted to mudslinging, character attacks, and other divisive tactics during the campaign period.
This negative behaviour undermined the purpose of the democratic exercise, which was intended to teach students about civic responsibility, leadership, and fair competition. The school administration concluded that the election process had become counterproductive and decided to discontinue it.
The other options do not match the novel's explanation. The school's decision was not prompted by a Ministry of Education mandate, a desire for teachers to appoint prefects, or demands from parents. The trigger was specifically the students' negative campaigning behaviour, which corrupted the election process and made it harmful rather than educational.
Pergunta 24 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, why is Mr. Bepo reluctant to relocate to the United Kingdom?
Detalhes da Resposta
This comprehension question explores Mr Bepo's personal motivations for choosing to remain in Nigeria rather than relocating to the United Kingdom, where his wife Seri already works as a nurse.
Mr Bepo is reluctant to relocate to the United Kingdom because he does not want to leave his students. Despite the significant financial advantage of moving abroad (his wife earns far more in the UK than he earns as a school principal in Nigeria), Mr Bepo feels a deep sense of duty and attachment to the students he teaches. His commitment to their education and well-being outweighs the material benefits of emigrating.
His reluctance is not primarily driven by fear of adapting to a new environment, a belief that life in Nigeria is inherently better, or an unwillingness to leave his wife and children behind (since his wife is already in the UK). The passage makes clear that his bond with his students is the decisive factor holding him back. This detail is central to the novel's exploration of the personal costs and moral dimensions of the japa (emigration) trend in Nigeria.
Pergunta 25 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what does the phrase "in cahoots" most likely mean in the context of Tai and the immigration staff?
Detalhes da Resposta
This question tests the student's understanding of the idiomatic expression "in cahoots" as used in the context of the novel.
The phrase "in cahoots" means secretly collaborating with someone, typically for a dishonest or improper purpose. In the novel, the expression describes the relationship between Tai (the middleman) and the immigration staff. It implies that they are working together behind the scenes to exploit passport applicants. The immigration staff deliberately create obstacles or slow down the official process, while Tai offers to "help" applicants for a fee, and they share the proceeds.
The phrase does not mean being in conflict with someone, being officially associated, or unknowingly assisting. The key element of "in cahoots" is the secrecy and dishonesty of the collaboration. It always carries a negative connotation, suggesting conspiracy or collusion for mutual benefit at others' expense.
Pergunta 26 Relatório
According to the novel, who built the first-storey building in Nigeria?
Detalhes da Resposta
According to The Lekki Headmaster, the first storey building in Nigeria was built by Henry Townsend. This historical detail is mentioned during the school excursion to Badagry, where students learn about Nigeria's early contact with European missionaries and the legacy of the colonial era.
Henry Townsend was a Church Missionary Society (CMS) missionary who arrived in Nigeria in the 19th century. He is historically associated with early missionary activity in Western Nigeria, including the establishment of churches and other structures. The first storey building, located in Badagry, Lagos State, is a significant historical landmark that represents one of the earliest examples of European-style architecture in Nigeria.
The other figures listed are notable historical personalities but are not credited with building the first storey building in Nigeria according to the novel. Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther was the first African Anglican bishop. Lord Lugard was a colonial administrator known for the amalgamation of Northern and Southern Nigeria. Lord Bernard Shaw is not a figure associated with this achievement.
Pergunta 27 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, which poem came to Bepo's mind on his way to renew his passport?
Detalhes da Resposta
In The Lekki Headmaster, as Bepo travels to Ibadan to renew his passport, the poem that comes to his mind is "Ibadan" by J.P. Clark. This is a well-known West African poem that vividly describes the city of Ibadan with striking imagery - its rusted rooftops, sprawling landscape, and chaotic beauty.
The connection is natural and direct: Bepo is literally on his way to Ibadan, and the city's distinctive appearance triggers his recollection of the poem he knows from his education. This detail also reinforces Bepo's identity as a well-read and culturally aware teacher who carries literary knowledge with him even in everyday situations. The poem's imagery of Ibadan's rustic, crowded landscape may also mirror Bepo's mixed feelings about Nigeria - a place of both beauty and frustration.
The other poems listed - "Night Rain" by J.P. Clark, "Abiku" by Wole Soyinka, and "Vanity" by Birago Diop - are all significant works of African poetry, but none of them is the poem the novel associates with Bepo's journey to Ibadan.
Pergunta 28 Relatório
In each of the following questions, choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
He was praised for the ______ achievement.
Detalhes da Resposta
The sentence "He was praised for the ______ achievement" requires an adjective meaning deserving of praise or commendation. The correct word is laudable.
"Laudable" comes from the Latin word laudare, meaning "to praise." A laudable achievement is one that is worthy of recognition and admiration. The word is correctly spelled with "au" (as in "applaud" and "laud"), not "ou" (as in "loud").
The other options are all misspellings or non-existent words:
To remember the correct spelling, associate "laudable" with "applaud": both share the Latin root and the "au" spelling. Something laudable makes people want to applaud.
Pergunta 29 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what is the primary reason Mr Bepo organises excursions for the students at Stardom?
Detalhes da Resposta
This question asks about Mr Bepo's primary motivation for organising excursions for his students at Stardom.
Mr Bepo organises excursions because he wants to give his students a thorough understanding and appreciation of their own country before they eventually travel abroad. He believes that young Nigerians should know the richness of their homeland, its history, culture, natural beauty, and challenges, so that they carry that knowledge and pride with them wherever they go in the world.
This motivation is consistent with the novel's broader themes about brain drain, emigration ("japa"), and the importance of national identity. Mr Bepo is not primarily trying to promote the school, prepare students for geography examinations, or encourage tourism. His aim is fundamentally patriotic and educational: he wants the students to have a deep, personal connection to Nigeria before they leave.
Pergunta 30 Relatório
What city did Sola and her husband settle in within the UK?
Detalhes da Resposta
Sola and her husband settled in Manchester due to lower rent and cost of living. They could not afford the monthly rent of up to 1,500 or 1,000 pounds in London, so they had to stay in Manchester, where they rented a two-bedroom apartment for 650 pounds monthly.
Pergunta 31 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what does Mr. Bepo’s reluctance to relocate reveal about his values?
Detalhes da Resposta
This comprehension question moves beyond simple recall to test inference and character analysis. It asks what Mr Bepo's refusal to relocate to the United Kingdom reveals about his core values as a person.
Mr Bepo's reluctance to relocate reveals that he prioritises his students and professional relationships. Despite the clear financial incentive to join his wife in the UK, where she earns significantly more than he does in Nigeria, Mr Bepo chooses to remain because of the bonds he has formed with his students and colleagues. His identity and sense of purpose are deeply tied to his role as an educator, and he is unwilling to abandon the people who depend on him for a higher salary.
His reluctance does not indicate that he values financial security over personal fulfilment - in fact, the opposite is true, since staying in Nigeria means accepting a lower income. He is not avoiding difficult decisions; he has made a deliberate and considered choice. Nor does the passage suggest he feels unprepared for a new environment. His decision is a positive, values-driven one rooted in his commitment to teaching and to the community he serves.
Pergunta 32 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what kind of job did Akindele, the older Nigerian migrant, do when he first arrived in the US?
Detalhes da Resposta
This question tests comprehension of a supporting character's experience in the novel. Akindele is an older Nigerian migrant who had moved to the United States. According to the text, when he first arrived in the US, he worked in freight loading.
Freight loading is a physically demanding, low-skilled job that involves loading and unloading goods at warehouses, docks, or distribution centres. The fact that Akindele - presumably an educated Nigerian professional - had to take on this kind of work upon arrival illustrates a harsh reality of the immigrant experience: qualifications earned in one country are not always recognised or valued in another.
This detail serves the novel's broader theme of brain drain and its consequences. It shows that migration does not automatically lead to professional advancement and that many Nigerian migrants must accept work far below their qualifications, at least initially. The contrast between what Akindele was trained to do in Nigeria and what he had to do in America underscores the personal cost of the diaspora experience.
Pergunta 33 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what was the cost of the form for the position of Head Boy or Head Girl in the school election at Stardom?
Detalhes da Resposta
This question asks about a specific factual detail from the novel concerning the school election at Stardom.
According to the novel, the cost of the form for the position of Head Boy or Head Girl in the school election at Stardom was N50,000. This amount was charged to students who wished to contest for the leadership positions, reflecting the commercialised nature of certain school processes depicted in the story.
The other amounts mentioned are not consistent with what the novel states. The correct figure is N50,000, which the author uses to comment on how even student leadership positions in some schools come with financial barriers that may exclude capable students from less privileged backgrounds.
Pergunta 34 Relatório
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?
Detalhes da Resposta
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.
Pergunta 35 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, how much was the official fee for a 10-year passport renewal (64 pages)?
Detalhes da Resposta
This question tests the student's recall of a specific factual detail about the official passport renewal fee mentioned in the novel.
According to the novel, the official fee for a 10-year passport renewal with 64 pages was N70,000. This is the legitimate, government-approved fee that applicants should pay for the service.
The significance of stating this figure in the novel is to contrast it with the much higher amounts that middlemen and corrupt officials demand from applicants. By knowing the official fee, the reader can appreciate how drastically the cost is inflated through unofficial channels. The other amounts listed (N250,000, N100,000, and N1,000,000) do not represent the official fee and may reflect the kind of inflated prices charged by intermediaries like Tai.
Pergunta 36 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what was the common ritual at the morning assembly at Stardom on Tuesdays and Thusdays?
Detalhes da Resposta
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.
Pergunta 37 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, why does Mr Bepo delay his flight to the UK?
Detalhes da Resposta
This question asks why Mr Bepo delays his flight to the UK.
Mr Bepo delays his departure because he is required to attend a farewell celebration organised in his honour at Stardom. The school community, including staff and students, has planned a send-off event to celebrate his years of dedicated service before he leaves for the United Kingdom. Out of respect for his colleagues and students, and because the celebration is a significant event, Mr Bepo postpones his travel to be present.
The delay is not caused by a flight cancellation, resignation paperwork, or a meeting with the Managing Director. It is a social and emotional obligation: the farewell celebration is the school's way of honouring Mr Bepo's contributions, and he feels duty-bound to attend before departing the country.
Pergunta 38 Relatório
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Peter is a man of letters.
Detalhes da Resposta
The expression "a man of letters" is an established English idiom. It refers to a person who is deeply involved in literary and scholarly pursuits - someone distinguished in the world of literature, whether as a writer, critic, or scholar. The phrase has nothing to do with the literal act of writing or receiving postal letters.
Among the options, the one stating that Peter is a great literary artist correctly captures the meaning of this idiom. A "man of letters" is someone recognised for literary achievement or scholarly learning, which aligns with the idea of being a literary artist.
The options about letter writing as a hobby or writing letters frequently interpret the phrase literally, missing its idiomatic meaning entirely. The option about liking to read a lot is closer but still too narrow; "a man of letters" implies active participation in literary culture, not merely reading.
Exam tip: When a sentence uses an idiomatic expression, resist the temptation to interpret the words literally. Identify the figurative meaning the phrase carries in standard English usage.
Pergunta 39 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, which of the following festivals have the students attended?
i. Calabar Carnival
ii. Osun Oshogbo Festival
iii. Argungu Festival
iv. Abuja Carnival
Detalhes da Resposta
This question tests the student's recall of which Nigerian festivals the students attended during their excursions in the novel.
According to the novel, the students attended the Calabar Carnival, the Osun Oshogbo Festival, and the Argungu Festival. These three festivals are among the most prominent cultural celebrations in Nigeria: the Calabar Carnival is a major annual event in Cross River State, the Osun Oshogbo Festival is a UNESCO-recognised cultural celebration in Osun State, and the Argungu Festival is a famous fishing and cultural festival in Kebbi State.
The Abuja Carnival is not mentioned among the festivals the students attended. The correct combination is therefore the first three festivals only (Calabar Carnival, Osun Oshogbo Festival, and Argungu Festival), not all four.
Pergunta 40 Relatório
In each of the following questions, choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
Each of the reports ______ been carefully reviewed by the committee
Detalhes da Resposta
This sentence again tests subject-verb agreement with the singular indefinite pronoun "each." The structure "Each of the reports ______ been carefully reviewed by the committee" requires a singular auxiliary verb to agree with "each."
The correct auxiliary is has, giving: "Each of the reports has been carefully reviewed by the committee." This is the present perfect passive voice: has + been + past participle.
"Have" is the plural form and would be correct if the subject were "the reports" alone, but the actual subject is "each," which is singular. "Is" and "are" would create the simple present passive ("is/are reviewed"), but the sentence structure includes "been," which requires "has" or "have" as its auxiliary. Since "each" is singular, only "has" fits.
Pergunta 41 Relatório
"You could see a rock carrying three other rocks on its head." What literary technique is being used?
Detalhes da Resposta
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.
Pergunta 42 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, why did the Fruitful Future school fail?
Detalhes da Resposta
Fruitful Future school failed because the roads around the school began to depreciate due to government negligence, as a result, most of the parents started to relocate. The parents that were left could not afford the school fees This can be found on page 39 of the novel.
Pergunta 43 Relatório
For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
The scientist made an astonishing discovery in the laboratory.
Detalhes da Resposta
Astonishing means extremely surprising or impressive; causing great wonder. When something astonishes you, it takes you by surprise in a remarkable way.
The word nearest in meaning is amazing, which means causing great surprise or wonder. Both astonishing and amazing describe something that produces a strong reaction of surprise and admiration. "The scientist made an amazing discovery" carries the same meaning as the original sentence.
The other options express the opposite idea:
Pergunta 44 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what did Bepo do before meeting with the director of Beesway the morning after he encountered the ritual practice?
Detalhes da Resposta
Bepo moved his belongings out of his room and the staff room the next morning before he went to see the director. This can be found on page 40 of the novel.
Pergunta 45 Relatório
Which historical figure, according to the novel, translated the Bible into Yoruba?
Detalhes da Resposta
The novel references a well-known figure from Nigerian history: Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther (c. 1809-1891). Crowther is historically recognised as the person who translated the Bible into the Yoruba language, making the Christian scriptures accessible to millions of Yoruba-speaking people.
Born in Osogun in present-day Oyo State, Crowther was captured by slave raiders as a child but was freed by the British Royal Navy and subsequently educated by Christian missionaries in Sierra Leone. He went on to become the first African to be ordained as an Anglican bishop in Nigeria. Beyond Bible translation, Crowther made lasting contributions to the development of Yoruba as a written language by producing grammar books and dictionaries.
The other options name real Nigerian historical figures but are not associated with Bible translation. Samuel L. Akintola was a politician in Nigeria's First Republic. Herbert Macaulay was a nationalist leader often called the father of Nigerian nationalism. Samuel Caulker, while a notable name in West African history, is not linked to Yoruba Bible translation.
Pergunta 46 Relatório
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?
Detalhes da Resposta
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.
Pergunta 47 Relatório
“He brought his palms together like a supplicant” is an example of—
Detalhes da Resposta
A simile is a figure of speech that makes an explicit comparison between two unlike things using the words "like" or "as." In the expression "He brought his palms together like a supplicant," the character's gesture of pressing his palms together is compared to that of a supplicant - a person who humbly and earnestly begs or prays for something.
The word "like" is the marker that identifies this as a simile. The comparison creates a clear visual image: the reader can picture someone bringing their hands together in a gesture of pleading or prayer. A supplicant typically presses their palms together and may bow or kneel, conveying desperation, humility, or sincere appeal.
This is not hyperbole because the description does not exaggerate. It is not irony because there is no contradiction between what is said and what is meant. It is not euphemism because the expression does not substitute a mild term for something harsh. The presence of the comparison word "like" makes this a straightforward example of simile.
For examinations, always look for "like" or "as" to distinguish a simile from a metaphor. If the comparison is direct (without "like" or "as"), it is a metaphor.
Pergunta 48 Relatório
In the following questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given word relates.
The doctor examined the patient with a STETHOSCOPE.
Detalhes da Resposta
Emphatic stress marks the word that carries the corrective or contrasting information. The stressed word answers the part of the preceding question that was wrong.
In the sentence "The doctor examined the patient with a STETHOSCOPE," the stress falls on STETHOSCOPE. This means the speaker is emphasising the instrument used - it was a stethoscope, not some other device.
The question that would prompt this emphasis must be one that names the wrong instrument. The question "Did the doctor examine the patient with a microscope?" suggests a microscope was used, and the speaker's stressed response corrects this to STETHOSCOPE. The other options change different elements of the sentence: the person examined ("matron" instead of "patient"), who did the examining ("nurse" instead of "doctor"), or the action ("cure" instead of "examine"), none of which would require stressing the instrument.
The correct answer is the question that mentions a microscope instead of a stethoscope.
Pergunta 49 Relatório
According to the novel, the Gurara Waterfall was actually discovered in which year?
Detalhes da Resposta
According to The Lekki Headmaster, the Gurara Waterfall was discovered in 1745. This detail comes up during one of the educational excursions or classroom discussions in the novel, where historical and geographical facts about Nigeria are shared with the students.
The Gurara Waterfall is a real landmark located in Niger State, Nigeria. It is one of the largest waterfalls in the country and has historical significance as a natural wonder that has been known to local communities for centuries. The novel uses this factual detail as part of its broader engagement with Nigerian heritage and geography, which is consistent with Bepo's teaching philosophy of connecting students with their country's history and natural landmarks.
The other years offered - 1845, 1925, and 1625 - are not the date the novel associates with the discovery of the Gurara Waterfall.
Pergunta 50 Relatório
Fill the gap labelled 15
Detalhes da Resposta
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:
Pergunta 51 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, who among the staff at Stardom School is also a pastor?
Detalhes da Resposta
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.
Pergunta 52 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, how did Mr Bepo inspire students after they visited areas like Mushin and Ajegunle during their excursions?
Detalhes da Resposta
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.
Pergunta 53 Relatório
This question is based on Kabir Garba's The Lekki Headmaster.
Bibi is always scared of Mr Ayesoro because of his
Detalhes da Resposta
In The Lekki Headmaster, Mr Ayesoro is a figure who frightens young Bibi. The source of Bibi's fear is not any form of maltreatment, abuse, or intimidating expression on Mr Ayesoro's part; rather, it is his tribal marks. Mr Ayesoro bears prominent traditional facial scarification, and these marks are visually striking and unsettling to a child like Bibi who is not accustomed to them.
Tribal marks are a traditional practice among certain ethnic groups in Nigeria, where patterns of scars are made on the face, often in childhood. While they carry cultural significance, the novel shows through Bibi's reaction that these marks can appear intimidating or frightening to those unfamiliar with the custom, especially children.
Pergunta 54 Relatório
For this question, choose the option that rhymes with the given word.
home
Detalhes da Resposta
Two words rhyme when they share the same vowel and final consonant sounds from the stressed vowel onward. Home is pronounced /hoʊm/, so a rhyming word must end with the sound /oʊm/.
Consider each option:
The correct answer is comb, because /koʊm/ and /hoʊm/ share the same ending sound /oʊm/.
Exam tip: English spelling is often misleading for rhyme questions. Always compare the sounds of the words, not their spellings. "Come" looks like it should rhyme with "home" but does not, while "comb" (with its silent "b") does.
Pergunta 55 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what course did Bepo study at the University of Benin?
Detalhes da Resposta
This question tests comprehension of a biographical detail about the novel's protagonist. Bepo attended the University of Benin (UNIBEN), one of Nigeria's established federal universities.
He studied English/History Education, a combined Bachelor of Education programme that qualified him to teach both English Language and History at the secondary school level. This dual-subject education degree is a common offering at Nigerian universities and is designed specifically to produce qualified classroom teachers. His educational background is consistent with his career trajectory as a dedicated teacher at Stardom Schools and helps explain his deep professional attachment to teaching, which underlies his initial reluctance to leave Nigeria.
The other options do not match the text. A pure English Language degree or History and Political Science degree would not carry the education component. Educational Management focuses on school administration rather than classroom instruction, which does not align with Bepo's role as a practising teacher.
Pergunta 56 Relatório
Which of the following waterfalls is the highest in West Africa, according to the novel?
Detalhes da Resposta
According to the novel, Owu waterfalls in Kwara is the highest in West Africa, measuring 120 meters above water level and cascading 330 feet down an escarpment. This can be found on page 44 of the novel.
Pergunta 57 Relatório
In each of the following questions, choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
What goes around _____ around.
Detalhes da Resposta
"What goes around comes around" is a well-known English proverb meaning that a person's actions, whether good or bad, will eventually have consequences that return to affect them. The correct verb form is comes.
The subject of the sentence is "what," which functions as a third-person singular pronoun. In the simple present tense (used for general truths and habitual actions), a third-person singular subject requires the verb form ending in "-s." Therefore, "comes" is correct.
"Come" (base form) would be wrong because it lacks the "-s" required for third-person singular. "Came" (past tense) would change the proverb from a timeless statement to a past-tense report. "Is coming" (present continuous) would suggest an ongoing single action rather than a general truth. Proverbs expressing universal truths use the simple present tense.
Pergunta 58 Relatório
Based on the novel The Lekki Headmaster, what does Mr Bepo mean by the term "new slavery"?
Detalhes da Resposta
This question asks about the meaning of the term "new slavery" as Mr Bepo uses it in the novel.
When Mr Bepo speaks of "new slavery," he is referring to the modern phenomenon of Africans willingly leaving their countries to move abroad in search of better opportunities. Unlike the historical transatlantic slave trade where Africans were forcibly taken from the continent, the "new slavery" involves people choosing to leave on their own, driven by economic hardship, poor governance, and the desire for a better life elsewhere.
Mr Bepo draws a parallel between the old and new forms of departure: in both cases, Africa loses its people, but the mechanism has shifted from force to voluntary migration. The term is his way of critiquing the brain drain and the conditions that push talented young Africans to seek their futures outside the continent. He is not referring to the literal continuation of the slave trade, corporate exploitation, or physical labour abroad.
Pergunta 59 Relatório
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.
Detalhes da Resposta
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:
Pergunta 60 Relatório
What is the meaning of the term "japa" as used in the novel?
Detalhes da Resposta
This question tests the student's understanding of the term "japa" as it is used in the novel.
"Japa" is a Yoruba word that literally means to run or to flee. In contemporary Nigerian usage, it has come to refer specifically to the act of travelling abroad in search of better opportunities, whether for education, employment, or a higher quality of life. The term captures the widespread phenomenon of young Nigerians emigrating to countries in Europe, North America, and elsewhere.
In the novel, Mr Bepo uses the term in the context of discussing the brain drain affecting Nigeria. He connects it to his concept of "new slavery," where Africans voluntarily leave the continent. The term does not mean the struggle for financial independence at home, resistance to colonial influences, or working as a slave abroad. Its meaning is centred on the decision to emigrate, motivated by the pursuit of better prospects.
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