Literature-in-English past questions: JAMB literature novel 2025

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1.
"...his foot-dragging over the matter had pushed his marriage to the brink." What does "foot-dragging" mean as used in the novel?
1. A.quick decision making
2. B.unneccessary excitement
3. C.thoughtful consideration
4. D.reluctance to act promptly
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Answer: D reluctance to act promptly
2.
"He brought his palms together like a supplicant" is an example of—
1. A.Hyperbole
2. B.Simile
3. C.Irony
4. D.Euphemism
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Answer: B Simile
3.
"If you beat my height, you can't beat my eyes." What was Bepo trying to communicate here?
1. A.Physical strength surpasses all other traits
2. B.No act of cheating will go uncaught
3. C.Height is the least important quality of a person
4. D.A competitive spirit always guarantee victory
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Answer: B No act of cheating will go uncaught
4.
"Mr. Audu, the Fine Arts teacher, who was a bunch of biting humour…" What does this description of Mr Audu mean?
1. A.He always made friendly remarks
2. B.He is sarcastic and has sharp, critical wit
3. C.He is known for his apt innuendos
4. D.He often made unintelligible remarks
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Answer: B He is sarcastic and has sharp, critical wit
5.
"Tears trickled out of his eyes… More tears streamed from both eyes, competitively…" is an example of—
1. A.Simile
2. B.Metaphor
3. C.Hyperbole
4. D.Personification
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Answer: D Personification
6.
"You could see a rock carrying three other rocks on its head." What literary technique is being used?
1. A.irony
2. B.simile
3. C.hyperbole
4. D.personification
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Answer: D personification
7.
Why do some teachers at Stardom Schools dread Open Day?
1. A.They are afraid of being sacked
2. B.They dislike interacting with parents
3. C.Parents often come with complaints
4. D.The day involves long hours of work
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Answer: C Parents often come with complaints
8.
According to Bepo, why is the hourly payment system beneficial?
1. A.It allows employees to earn more
2. B.It enables employees to change jobs easily
3. C.It reduces the workload for employees
4. D.It allows employees to take more holidays
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Answer: B It enables employees to change jobs easily
9.
According to the novel, the Gurara Waterfall was actually discovered in which year?
1. A.1845
2. B.1745
3. C.1925
4. D.1625
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Answer: B 1745
10.
According to the novel, what is the approximate annual migration rate of Nigerian doctors?
1. A.300 out of 3,000
2. B.2,000 out of 3,000
3. C.500 out of 3,000
4. D.1,000 out of 3,000
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Answer: D 1,000 out of 3,000
11.
According to the novel, who built the first-storey building in Nigeria?
1. A.Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther
2. B.Lord Federick Lugard
3. C.Henry Townsend
4. D.Lord Bernard Shaw
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Answer: C Henry Townsend
12.
According to the novel, why do most Nigerians prefer relocating to the UK?
1. A.Better climate conditions
2. B.Easier visa application process
3. C.Free education and healthcare for their children
4. D.Higher job opportunities compared to other countries
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Answer: C Free education and healthcare for their children
13.
At what time is Mr Bepo's flight to the UK scheduled to depart?
1. A.5:00pm
2. B.10:00 pm
3. C.1:00 pm
4. D.8:00 pm
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Answer: B 10:00 pm
14.
Fill in the gap labelled 11
1. A.charter
2. B.league
3. C.unit
4. D.directorate
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Answer: A charter
15.
Fill in the gap labelled 12
1. A.threat
2. B.agitation
3. C.violence
4. D.fear
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Answer: A threat
16.
Fill in the gap labelled 13
1. A.people
2. B.states
3. C.entity
4. D.parties
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Answer: D parties
17.
Fill the gap labelled 10
1. A.assent
2. B.vote
3. C.consent
4. D.voice
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Answer: B vote
18.
Fill the gap labelled 6
1. A.Unit
2. B.Council
3. C.Department
4. D.Committee
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Answer: B Council
19.
Fill the gap labelled 7
1. A.relation
2. B.affairs
3. C.peace
4. D.relationship
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Answer: C peace
20.
Fill the gap labelled 8
1. A.safety
2. B.unity
3. C.security
4. D.progress
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Answer: C security
21.
Fill the gap labelled 9
1. A.member
2. B.personnel
3. C.members
4. D.states
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Answer: C members
22.
Flocks of finches could easily become separated
1. A.when they get injured by other birds
2. B.when they get hungry after being separated from other birds
3. C.when they see predators hovering in the sky
4. D.when they hunt for insects or seeds on the branches of trees
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Answer: D when they hunt for insects or seeds on the branches of trees
23.
How are the teachers and staff at Stardom able to afford cars?
1. A.They are receiving bribes.
2. B.They have taken loans from the school's cooperative society.
3. C.They are paid high salaries.
4. D.They are running side businesses.
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Answer: B They have taken loans from the school's cooperative society.
24.
How did Mr Bepo inspire students after they visited areas like Mushin and Ajegunle during their excursions?
1. A.By promising to relocate them to better areas
2. B.By sharing stories of successful individuals who rose from slums
3. C.By discouraging them from visiting such areas again
4. D.By giving them motivational books about success
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Answer: B By sharing stories of successful individuals who rose from slums
25.
How does the novel use irony to critique migration?
1. A.It shows how people regret leaving Nigeria.
2. B.It portrays Nigerian schools as superior to foreign institutions.
3. C.It contrasts the excitement of moving abroad with the struggles people face when they get there.
4. D.It portrays that migration is always a failure.
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Answer: C It contrasts the excitement of moving abroad with the struggles people face when they get there.
26.
How does The Lekki Headmaster portray the issue of "Japa"?
1. A.As a necessary step for career growth
2. B.As a personal and moral dilemma
3. C.As a privilege for the wealthy
4. D.As an easy decision for most Nigerians
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Answer: B As a personal and moral dilemma
27.
How much did Bepo give his landlord's children as he left for the airport?
1. A.₦2,000
2. B.₦5000
3. C.₦10,000
4. D.₦7500
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Answer: B ₦5000
28.
How much did Sola and her husband borrow to fund their relocation?
1. A.N2 million
2. B.N4 million
3. C.N3 million
4. D.N5 million
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Answer: B N4 million
29.
How much does Seri earn monthly as a nurse in the United Kingdom?
1. A.£3,600
2. B.£6,000
3. C.£10,000
4. D.£1,000
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Answer: C £10,000
30.
How much money is in the account of the Stardom Cooperative Society, as discovered by the board?
1. A.Over N50 million
2. B.N200 million
3. C.N45 million
4. D.N95 million
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Answer: D N95 million
31.
How much was the boarding house fee per session at Stardom before it was reduced?
1. A.one hundred and sixty three thousand naira
2. B.two hundred and fifty thousand naira
3. C.one hundred and sixty thousand naira
4. D.ninety three thousand naira
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Answer: B two hundred and fifty thousand naira
32.
How much was the official fee for a 10-year passport renewal (64 pages)?
1. A.N250,000
2. B.N100,000
3. C.N1,000,000
4. D.N70,000
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Answer: D N70,000
33.
Mrs. Ibidun Gloss expressed deep appreciation to Bepo for contributing what she called an "unrivalled quota" to the growth of Stardom. What does "unrivalled quota" as used in the novel mean?
1. A.Bepo's incomparable and exceptional contribution to the growth of the school
2. B.His savings over the years which is not comparable to the contributions of others
3. C.His impactful contribution to the development of the school's building
4. D.His buying of a large chunk of the school's shares
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Answer: A Bepo's incomparable and exceptional contribution to the growth of the school
34.
One of the first things a child notices in birds is
1. A.noise
2. B.nests
3. C.feeding trait
4. D.colour
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Answer: A noise
35.
The following are current socio-economic realities depicted in the novel except
1. A.The declining condition of Nigerian universities
2. B.The Japa trend
3. C.Bureaucracy
4. D.The struggles of middle-class professionals
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Answer: A The declining condition of Nigerian universities
36.
The following were hairstyles that Mrs Ignatius learnt in preparation for her migration abroad except
1. A.Agbadarigi
2. B.Kojusoko
3. C.Onilegogoro
4. D.Suku
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Answer: A Agbadarigi
37.
The novel explores the effects of migration under which term?
1. A.Brain Drain
2. B.Japa Syndrome
3. C.Wanderlust
4. D.Exodus
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Answer: B Japa Syndrome
38.
The overall tone of the story can be described as
1. A.Joyful
2. B.Reflective
3. C.Mysterious
4. D.Suspenseful
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Answer: B Reflective
39.
The principal was nicknamed "The Lekki Headmaster" because...
1. A.He lived in Lekki during his time as a headmaster.
2. B.He humorously imitated characters from the Village Headmaster.
3. C.He introduced a new curriculum in the school.
4. D.He founded Stardom Kiddies School.
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Answer: B He humorously imitated characters from the Village Headmaster.
40.
The small birds have
1. A.a particular type of call
2. B.different alarm calls
3. C.a similar alarm call
4. D.sonorous songs
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Answer: A a particular type of call
41.
The theme central to the novel is
1. A.The corruption in the Nigerian education system
2. B.The struggles of students in private schools
3. C.The decline of traditional Nigerian values
4. D.The challenges of migration and identity
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Answer: D The challenges of migration and identity
42.
The Yoruba proverb "The Oyingbo market never finds out a certain person did not even turn up" means
1. A.Traders are greedy
2. B.The market is disorganised
3. C.The market is always busy
4. D.Prices are fixed
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Answer: C The market is always busy
43.
This question is based on Kabir Alabi Garba's The Lekki Headmaster The school nurse, Mrs Titi, fetched a handkerchief and offered it to him because
1. A.she always went about with an extra handkerchief
2. B.the Physics teacher, Pastor Ope Wande, had prayed over it
3. C.it was all she could do at the moment
4. D.she didn't have any drug immediately available
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Answer: C it was all she could do at the moment
44.
This question is based on Kabir Alabi Garba's The Lekki Headmaster. "Red-tapism is found everywhere" means
1. A.Excessive official formality is everywhere
2. B.Red tape worm is found everywhere
3. C.Red tapes are everywhere
4. D.Official formality is everywhere
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Answer: A Excessive official formality is everywhere
45.
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
1. A.Audu
2. B.Ayesoro
3. C.Grace
4. D.Bepo
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Answer: D Bepo
46.
What attitude do most teachers display towards Bepo's reluctance to relocate?
1. A.empathy and support
2. B.criticism and dismissiveness
3. C.respect and admiration
4. D.indifference
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Answer: B criticism and dismissiveness
47.
What can be inferred about Tai's role in the passport renewal process?
1. A.He is a middleman exploiting applicants
2. B.He was a legitimate immigration officer
3. C.He was an honest businessman offering his services
4. D.He was unaware of the actual renewal process
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Answer: A He is a middleman exploiting applicants
48.
What career did Bepo's wife Seri practice abroad?
1. A.Nurse
2. B.Pharmacist
3. C.Lawyer
4. D.Teacher
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Answer: A Nurse
49.
What caused Mr Bepo's emotional breakdown during the school assembly?
1. A.A student's rude behaviour
2. B.Financial troubles at the school
3. C.His upcoming relocation to the UK
4. D.A conflict with the MD
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Answer: C His upcoming relocation to the UK
50.
What city did Sola and her husband settle in within the UK?
1. A.London
2. B.Birmingham
3. C.Manchester
4. D.Aberdeen
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Answer: C Manchester
51.
What conclusion did the teachers draw from Mr Fafore's sack incident?
1. A.Open Day is a stressful event
2. B.There is no job security in the establishment
3. C.Parents should not interfere with teaching methods
4. D.The MD is always fair in her decisions
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Answer: B There is no job security in the establishment
52.
What course did Bepo study at the University of Benin?
1. A.English Language
2. B.History and Political Science
3. C.English/ History Education
4. D.Educational Management
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Answer: C English/ History Education
53.
What decision does the board make about loans from the cooperative?
1. A.No loans can be given to staff under any circumstances
2. B.All loan requests must be approved by the staff union
3. C.Staff loans cannot exceed N250,000
4. D.The cooperative must stop lending money to staff immediately
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Answer: C Staff loans cannot exceed N250,000
54.
What did Bepo do before meeting with the director of Beesway the morning after he encountered the ritual practice?
1. A.He informed the police about the ritual activities.
2. B.He prayed for protection.
3. C.He moved his belongings out of the school.
4. D.He wrote a resignation letter.
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Answer: C He moved his belongings out of the school.
55.
What did Bepo's fellow tenant, Iya Matthew, pour on his head after he had embezzled the compound's electricity tariff?
1. A.A bowl of pie
2. B.A bucket of water
3. C.A bowl of elubo
4. D.Fistfuls of sand
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Answer: C A bowl of elubo
56.
What did Mr Audu do after the MD felt deflated that she had wrongly sacked Mr Fafore?
1. A.He defended Mr Fafore's teaching methods
2. B.He proposed new rules for grammar checks
3. C.He suggested a training session for the staff
4. D.He cracked a joke to lighten the mood
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Answer: D He cracked a joke to lighten the mood
57.
What did Mr Bepo's wife insist he should pack for his trip to the UK?
1. A.Locust beans, egusi, ground crayfish and dry snail
2. B.New clothes and electronics
3. C.Fruits and water
4. D.His passport and essential documents
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Answer: A Locust beans, egusi, ground crayfish and dry snail
58.
What did Mr Guta demand in the MD's office regarding Mr Fafore?
1. A.A salary increase for Mr Fafore
2. B.The immediate dismissal of Mr Fafore
3. C.A change in his son's class teacher
4. D.A public apology from Mr Fafore
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Answer: B The immediate dismissal of Mr Fafore
59.
What disrupted the Ignatius family's relocation plans?
1. A.Mr Ignatius lost his job.
2. B.Mrs Ignatius changed her mind about relocating.
3. C.A DNA test revealed Mr Ignatius was not Favour's biological father.
4. D.Their visa application was denied.
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Answer: C A DNA test revealed Mr Ignatius was not Favour's biological father.
60.
What does Bepo mean by the term "new slavery"?
1. A.The forced labour system in Nigerian schools
2. B.The economic challenges of the working class brought on by bad governance
3. C.The exploitation of teachers by private school owners
4. D.The voluntary migration to foreign countries to join their workforce
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Answer: D The voluntary migration to foreign countries to join their workforce
61.
What does Chief Ogba demand after his son, Tosh, is publicly insulted?
1. A.A formal apology and publication in the school magazine
2. B.The immediate suspension of the student who insulted his son
3. C.Financial compensation from the school
4. D.Immediate expulsion of the guilty student
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Answer: A A formal apology and publication in the school magazine
62.
What does Mr Bepo mean by the term "new slavery"?
1. A.Africans willingly move abroad for better opportunities
2. B.The continuation of slave trade in some regions
3. C.The exploitation of Africans by modern companies
4. D.Africans selling themselves into physical labour
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Answer: A Africans willingly move abroad for better opportunities
63.
What does Mr. Bepo's reluctance to relocate reveal about his values?
1. A.He values financial security over personal fulfilment.
2. B.He prioritises his students and professional relationships.
3. C.He avoids making difficult decisions.
4. D.He feels unprepared for a new environment.
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Answer: B He prioritises his students and professional relationships.
64.
What does the MD discover about the land Stardom acquired two years ago?
1. A.It is being used for illegal activities.
2. B.It has been sold without her knowledge.
3. C.Teachers and staff are using it as a car park.
4. D.It is being developed into a new school building.
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Answer: C Teachers and staff are using it as a car park.
65.
What does the phrase "in cahoots" most likely mean in the context of Tai and the immigration staff?
1. A.In conflict with
2. B.Secretly collaborating with
3. C.Officially associated with
4. D.Unknowingly assisting
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Answer: B Secretly collaborating with
66.
What does the term roforofos that Mr Audu used when talking about Mr Bepo most likely refer to?
1. A.Friendly greetings
2. B.Petty disagreements and conflicts
3. C.School projects
4. D.Mismanagement issues
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Answer: B Petty disagreements and conflicts
67.
What eventually happened to Mr Ogo in the novel?
1. A.He was arrested for murder
2. B.He relocated to the UK successfully
3. C.He became a pastor
4. D.He opened a new private school
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Answer: A He was arrested for murder
68.
What figure of speech is used in "...the microphone dropped on the floor, sending a vexatious clatter out of the twin sound boxes"?
1. A.Onomatopoeia
2. B.Simile
3. C.Irony
4. D.Personification
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Answer: A Onomatopoeia
69.
What figure of speech is used in "He would look at the ceiling and at the faces before him, as though he had just returned from a dreamy wonderland"?
1. A.Personification
2. B.Irony
3. C.Simile
4. D.Metaphor
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Answer: C Simile
70.
What figure of speech is used in the expression "...wouldn't have to clean 'dishes', as folks uncharitably say about washing corpses."
1. A.Personification
2. B.Euphemism
3. C.Hyperbole
4. D.Allusion
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Answer: B Euphemism
71.
What gesture impressed Sola when her daughter Betty was hospitalised in the UK?
1. A.She was given free medication
2. B.Her husband was offered a job
3. C.Emergency care arrived in under 5 minutes
4. D.They were moved to a private hospital
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Answer: C Emergency care arrived in under 5 minutes
72.
What grammatical issue did Bepo raise about Beesway Group of School's name?
1. A.The spelling of (Beesway)
2. B.The use of singular instead of plural in (Group of School)
3. C.The absence of a hyphen in the name
4. D.The misuse of capital letters in the name
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Answer: B The use of singular instead of plural in (Group of School)
73.
What grammatical rule was the source of disagreement between the MD and the principal?
1. A.The use of the subjunctive mood
2. B.The use of conjunctions such as (and)
3. C.The subject-verb agreement with phrases like (as well as)
4. D.The proper placement of modifiers
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Answer: C The subject-verb agreement with phrases like (as well as)
74.
What inappropriate remark did Banky make during Speech Day?
1. A.Tosh was unqualified for the position
2. B.Tosh was the son of an ex-convict
3. C.Tosh bribed his way into the election
4. D.Tosh lacked the required skill for the role
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Answer: B Tosh was the son of an ex-convict
75.
What is Mr Bepo's profession?
1. A.A doctor
2. B.A principal
3. C.A businessman
4. D.A historian
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Answer: B A principal
76.
What is the boarding fee per session at Stardom Schools?
1. A.₦150,000
2. B.₦165,000
3. C.₦250,000
4. D.₦200,000
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Answer: B ₦165,000
77.
What is the central physical setting of the novel?
1. A.Beesway Group of School
2. B.Black Heritage Museum, Badagry
3. C.Stardom Schools, Lagos
4. D.Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos
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Answer: C Stardom Schools, Lagos
78.
What is the main challenge that Mr Bepo faces in the novel?
1. A.Convincing parents to enrol their children
2. B.Managing the school's finances
3. C.Balancing his career with pressure to migrate
4. D.Starting his own school
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Answer: C Balancing his career with pressure to migrate
79.
What is the meaning of the term "japa" as used in the novel?
1. A.The struggle for financial independence
2. B.To travel abroad in search of better opportunities
3. C.To resist colonial influences inn modern times
4. D.To work as a slave in a foreign country
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Answer: B To travel abroad in search of better opportunities
80.
What is the name of the director of Beesway Group of School?
1. A.Mr Ogo
2. B.Mr Meko
3. C.Mr Oyelana
4. D.Mr Komaiko
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Answer: B Mr Meko
81.
What is the name of the passport office that Bepo plans to visit to renew his passport?
1. A.Mokola Passport Centre
2. B.Agodi-Gate Passport Office
3. C.Dugbe Immigration Office
4. D.Bodija Passport Centre
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Answer: B Agodi-Gate Passport Office
82.
What is the primary reason Mr Bepo organises excursions for the students at Stardom?
1. A.To give them a good grasp of their country before they all go abroad
2. B.To promote Stardom as a school that values excursions
3. C.To prepare students for geography exams
4. D.To encourage tourism in Nigeria
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Answer: A To give them a good grasp of their country before they all go abroad
83.
What is the primary setting of The Lekki Headmaster?
1. A.Beesway Group of School
2. B.Stardom Schools
3. C.The Black Heritage Museum, Badagry
4. D.Mushin, Lagos
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Answer: B Stardom Schools
84.
What kind of job did Akindele, the older Nigerian migrant, do when he first arrived in the US?
1. A.Law enforcement
2. B.Clerical work
3. C.IT consultancy
4. D.Freight loading
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Answer: D Freight loading
85.
What led to the closure of the school Bepo started?
1. A.Poor road conditions in the neighbourhood
2. B.Parents' dissatisfaction with the curriculum
3. C.A failed spiritual ritual to attract more pupils
4. D.Mismanagement of school funds
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Answer: A Poor road conditions in the neighbourhood
86.
What led to the conflict during the prefect election speech?
1. A.Banky insulted Tosh's father
2. B.Banky attempted to bribe the judges
3. C.Tosh's mom accused the school of favouritism
4. D.Bepo intervened in the voting process
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Answer: A Banky insulted Tosh's father
87.
What lesson does Hope's story about relocating to the UK teach?
1. A.Financial independence is critical when relocating.
2. B.Working while studying guarantees success.
3. C.Couples always succeed when they share responsibilities.
4. D.Relocation is a foolproof plan for success.
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Answer: A Financial independence is critical when relocating.
88.
What lesson does the novel teach about migration?
1. A.Migration should always be the last option
2. B.Migration brings mixed blessings and challenges
3. C.Migration guarantees success
4. D.Migration is a betrayal of one's roots
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Answer: B Migration brings mixed blessings and challenges
89.
What literary device is used in the expression "under the world of tears"?
1. A.Euphemism
2. B.Personification
3. C.Metaphor
4. D.Simile
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Answer: C Metaphor
90.
What makes it easy to identify a species of birds in the wood?
1. A.the shape of their beaks
2. B.their characteristic calls with practice
3. C.their mode of feeding
4. D.the colour of their feathers
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Answer: B their characteristic calls with practice
91.
What narrative technique is commonly used in The Lekki Headmaster?
1. A.Flashback
2. B.Myth
3. C.Foreshadowing
4. D.First-person narration
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Answer: A Flashback
92.
What nickname did students give to Mr Ayesoro because of his tribal marks?
1. A.Mr Owala
2. B.Mr Ologbo
3. C.Mr Egun
4. D.Mr Omole
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Answer: A Mr Owala
93.
What performances during the send-off caused Bepo to become deeply emotional?
1. A.The Bata dance
2. B.The Atilogwu dance
3. C.The Canoe dance
4. D.The Koroso dance
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Answer: C The Canoe dance
94.
What position did Bepo apply for when he first came to Stardom Schools?
1. A.English Teacher
2. B.Head of Department
3. C.Vice Principal
4. D.History Teacher
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Answer: A English Teacher
95.
What project was the school's Invention Club working on?
1. A.A generator
2. B.A soler-powered device
3. C.A phone-making project
4. D.A car powered by vegetables
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Answer: C A phone-making project
96.
What proverb does Bepo recall from his Idoma co-tenant?
1. A."Whether the employer records gains or not, the employee will yet take home his full pay."
2. B."Hard work always leads to success."
3. C."Life's intriguing tests yield the same results for everyone."
4. D."The sugarcane and the bitter leaf get different tastes from the same rain."
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Answer: D "The sugarcane and the bitter leaf get different tastes from the same rain."
97.
What reason did Mr Guta give for being angry with Mr Fafore?
1. A.He found a grammatical error in his son's note
2. B.He felt Mr Fafore was not teaching effectively
3. C.He was unhappy with Mr Fafore's attitude
4. D.His son complained about being treated unfairly
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Answer: A He found a grammatical error in his son's note
98.
What shocking behaviour did a UK student allegedly exhibit toward a Nigerian teacher, according to the novel?
1. A.Insulting him with 'Are you an idiot?'
2. B.Spitting on him
3. C.Yelling racial slurs
4. D.Leaving the classroom without permission
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Answer: A Insulting him with 'Are you an idiot?'
99.
What significant historical location did the students visit in Badagry?
1. A.First Storey Building
2. B.Slave Market
3. C.Point of No Return
4. D.All of the above
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Answer: D All of the above
100.
What simile does the MD use to describe the potential risk of the cooperative funds?
1. A.It's like building castles in the air.
2. B.It's like hanging a snake in the roof and going to bed.
3. C.It's like lighting a fire in the middle of a haystack.
4. D.It's like giving a sword to your enemy.
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Answer: B It's like hanging a snake in the roof and going to bed.
101.
What skill did Mrs Ignatius begin learning to support her family abroad?
1. A.Accounting and clerical work
2. B.Cloth weaving and Adire
3. C.Tailoring and hairdressing
4. D.Photography
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Answer: C Tailoring and hairdressing
102.
What subject was Sola teaching at Stardom Schools before she relocated to the UK?
1. A.English Language
2. B.Home Economics
3. C.Government
4. D.Biology
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Answer: B Home Economics
103.
What theme is predominantly explored in the novel?
1. A.Betrayal
2. B.Political corruption
3. C.Love and relationships
4. D.Migration and identity
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Answer: D Migration and identity
104.
What tourist attractions in Bauchi did the students explore?
1. A.Ikogosi Warm Springs
2. B.Erin Ijesha Waterfalls
3. C.Arinta Waterfalls
4. D.Yakari Games Reserve
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Answer: D Yakari Games Reserve
105.
What trait earned Mr. Bepo the nickname "The Lekki Headmaster"?
1. A.His strictness with students
2. B.His excellent teaching skills
3. C.His ability to resolve conflicts amicably
4. D.His innovative teaching methods
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Answer: C His ability to resolve conflicts amicably
106.
What unethical act did Mr. Nku engage in before relocating abroad?
1. A.He sold the school's property
2. B.He borrowed N2 million from the school's cooperative
3. C.He falsified documents to gain a visa
4. D.He stole money from the school's treasury
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Answer: B He borrowed N2 million from the school's cooperative
107.
What was Bepo's relationship with Mrs Ibidun Gloss?
1. A.She was his supervisor
2. B.She was his rival
3. C.She deeply respected and appreciated his contributions
4. D.She criticised his decisions frequently
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Answer: A She was his supervisor
108.
What was given as a reward to teachers whose students scored distinctions in their subjects?
1. A.₦30,000 each.
2. B.₦20,000 each.
3. C.Bottles of wine only.
4. D.A special commendation letter.
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Answer: A ₦30,000 each.
109.
What was inscribed on the banner at Bepo's send-off?
1. A.A Principal Like No Other
2. B.For He Gave Stardom His Very Best
3. C.Goodbye to our Mentor
4. D.We Will Miss You, Mr Bepo!
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Answer: B For He Gave Stardom His Very Best
110.
What was Mr Bepo's long-term professional goal before considering migration?
1. A.Becoming the MD of Stardom Schools
2. B.Starting his own school
3. C.Writing a book on educational reform
4. D.Retiring early and moving to his hometown
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Answer: B Starting his own school
111.
What was Mr. Bepo's monthly salary at Stardom Schools?
1. A.N400,000
2. B.N200,000
3. C.N600,000
4. D.N1,000,000
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Answer: A N400,000
112.
What was Mr. Fafore's strategy to ensure that he came early to school even though he lives far away?
1. A.He slept in his car overnight
2. B.He woke up very early
3. C.He rented an apartment near the school
4. D.He set multiple alarms on his phone
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Answer: B He woke up very early
113.
What was the common ritual at the morning assembly at Stardom on Tuesdays and Thusdays?
1. A.Christian and Muslim Prayers.
2. B.Words of Exaltation.
3. C.The second stanza of the national anthem.
4. D.The principal's address.
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Answer: C The second stanza of the national anthem.
114.
What was the cost of the form for the position of Head Boy or Head Girl in the school election at Stardom?
1. A.N25,000
2. B.N40,000
3. C.N50,000
4. D.N60,000
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Answer: C N50,000
115.
What was the farewell gift presented to Mr Bepo?
1. A.A framed picture of the staff and students
2. B.A plaque commemorating his years of service
3. C.A cheque for $10,000
4. D.A plane ticket to his new destination
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Answer: C A cheque for $10,000
116.
What was the major challenge that Bepo faced during his NIN validation?
1. A.Corruption among officials
2. B.Long queues
3. C.Poor networks
4. D.None of the above
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Answer: C Poor networks
117.
What was the mood at the beginning of the story when the principal walks to the podium?
1. A.Joyful and uplifting
2. B.Calm and indifferent
3. C.Hopeful and eager
4. D.tense and uncertain
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Answer: D tense and uncertain
118.
What was the source of the name "Badagry", according to the novel?
1. A.It was named after the Badagry River
2. B.It was derived from Agbadarigi
3. C.It originated from a European explorer's name
4. D.It was named after a nearby slave market
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Answer: B It was derived from Agbadarigi
119.
What was the student Ikenna Egbu's speech about?
1. A.The "Japa" trend in our modern society.
2. B.The principal's contributions to the school.
3. C.The importance of punctuality.
4. D.A recent excursion to Jos.
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Answer: D A recent excursion to Jos.
120.
What was the topic of the debate at Bepo's send-off?
1. A.Migration: A curse or a blessing?
2. B.Who shapes the future: Teachers or parents?
3. C.The arts have contributed more to national development than the science
4. D.Public schools vs. private schools: Which is better?
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Answer: C The arts have contributed more to national development than the science
121.
What was unique about Bepo's initial job interview at Stardom?
1. A.It was done over the phone
2. B.He tested in mathematics
3. C.He was interviewed by the founder
4. D.He had to bribe the MD's father
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Answer: C He was interviewed by the founder
122.
What year was the Ikogosi Warm Sprigs discovered?
1. A.1745
2. B.1820
3. C.1852
4. D.1901
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Answer: C 1852
123.
What Yoruba adage does Mr Bepo recall after the debate at the farewell celebration?
1. A.A wise man never leaves his work unfinished
2. B.The work of a teacher outlives their time
3. C.Success is not final; failure is not fatal
4. D.Even if the master carver retires, his carvings remain
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Answer: D Even if the master carver retires, his carvings remain
124.
When a bird of prey is sighted, a small bird
1. A.flies away
2. B.starts making a nest
3. C.hides in its nest
4. D.calls its mates
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Answer: D calls its mates
125.
When Mr. Audu says, "the MD is a witch and wizard rolled into one!", what figure of speech is this?
1. A.Personification
2. B.Allusion
3. C.Assonance
4. D.Metaphor
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Answer: D Metaphor
126.
When the director of Beesway references the Yoruba proverb about vegetables plucked from a dumpsite, what was he trying to communicate to Bepo?
1. A.Vegetable are expensive
2. B.People who feel guilty defend what wasn't questioned
3. C.People on the bottom can be destined to do greater things
4. D.Looks can be deceiving
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Answer: B People who feel guilty defend what wasn't questioned
127.
Where does Bepo live?
1. A.Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja, Lagos
2. B.Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos
3. C.Yaba, Lagos
4. D.Obalende, Ikoyi, Lagos
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Answer: A Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja, Lagos
128.
Which factor makes Mr. Bepo cautious about entering the commercial transportation business?
1. A.Lack of startup capital
2. B.Untrustworthy commercial drivers
3. C.High operational costs
4. D.Lack of interest in the sector
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Answer: B Untrustworthy commercial drivers
129.
Which historical figure, according to the novel, translated the Bible into Yoruba?
1. A.Bishop Ajayi Crowther
2. B.Samuel L. Akintola
3. C.Herbert Macauley
4. D.Samuel Caulker
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Answer: A Bishop Ajayi Crowther
130.
Which of the following festivals have the students attended? i. Calabar Carnival ii. Osun Oshogbo Festival iii. Argungu Festival iv. Abuja Carnival
1. A.i, ii, iii only
2. B.i and iv only
3. C.ii and iii only
4. D.i, ii, iii, iv
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Answer: A i, ii, iii only
131.
Which of the following is not a figure of speech used in J.P. Clark's poem "Ibadan" as referenced in the novel?
1. A.Metaphor
2. B.Simile
3. C.Imagery
4. D.Onomatopoeia
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Answer: D Onomatopoeia
132.
Which of the following is NOT one of Bepo's ideas about teaching?
1. A.Education should be student-centered
2. B.Excursions enhance the learning experience
3. C.Teachers should maintain a strict authoritarian approach
4. D.Learning should be hands-on and engaging
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Answer: C Teachers should maintain a strict authoritarian approach
133.
Which of the following waterfalls is the highest in West Africa, according to the novel?
1. A.Gurara Falls
2. B.Erin Ijesha Waterfalls
3. C.Ikogosi Warm Springs
4. D.Owu Waterfalls
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Answer: D Owu Waterfalls
134.
Which poem came to Bepo's mind on his way to renew his passport?
1. A.Ibadan by J.P Clark
2. B.Night Rain by J.P Clark
3. C.Abiku by Wole Soyinka
4. D.Vanity by Birago Diop
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Answer: A Ibadan by J.P Clark
135.
Which setting in the novel serves as a point of psychological conflict for Bepo?
1. A.The school assembly hall
2. B.Black Heritage Museum, Badagry
3. C.The Vice Principal's office
4. D.His home in Ikeja
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Answer: B Black Heritage Museum, Badagry
136.
Which teacher is known for the use of witty remarks in the novel?
1. A.Mrs Ibidun Gloss
2. B.Mrs Grace Apeh
3. C.Mr Audu
4. D.Mr Amos
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Answer: C Mr Audu
137.
Which teachers were reprimanded because two of their candidates had Ds in their subjects?
1. A.Mr. Ope Wande and Mrs. Grace Apeh.
2. B.Mr. Audu and Mr. Justus Anabel.
3. C.Mr. Obong Ukake and Miss Taye Kareem.
4. D.Mr. Bepo and Mr. Ope Wande.
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Answer: C Mr. Obong Ukake and Miss Taye Kareem.
138.
Which two students have a rivalry that dates back to JSS 3?
1. A.Banky and Tosh
2. B.Seri and Kemi
3. C.Ogba and Banky
4. D.Ogba and Tosh
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Answer: A Banky and Tosh
139.
Who accompanied the principal to his home on the day of the crying incident?
1. A.The MD herself.
2. B.The guidance counsellor.
3. C.Pastor Wande.
4. D.The school nurse.
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Answer: B The guidance counsellor.
140.
Who among the staff at Stardom School is also a pastor?
1. A.Mr. Justus Anabel.
2. B.Mr. Ope Wande.
3. C.Mr. Audu.
4. D.Mr. Obong Ukake.
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Answer: B Mr. Ope Wande.
141.
Who coined the nickname "The Lekki Headmaster"?
1. A.Mr. Audu
2. B.Mr. Bepo's wife
3. C.Nike and Kike
4. D.The students at Stardom Kiddies
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Answer: A Mr. Audu
142.
Who did Bepo sell his car to as he planned to relocate?
1. A.His best friend
2. B.His landlord
3. C.The school's accountant
4. D.Mrs Grace Apeh
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Answer: C The school's accountant
143.
Who instructed the Chemistry teacher to conclude the assembly after Mr Bepo burst into tears?
1. A.The principal.
2. B.The Managing Director.
3. C.The Vice Principal.
4. D.The school nurse.
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Answer: C The Vice Principal.
144.
Who is the protagonist of the novel?
1. A.Mr Alabi
2. B.Mrs Grace Apeh
3. C.Mrs Ibidun Gloss
4. D.Mr Adewale Adebepo
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Answer: D Mr Adewale Adebepo
145.
Who makes up the board of Stardom Schools?
1. A.Independent education experts
2. B.A mix of educators and business investors
3. C.The MD's family members
4. D.Parents and essential stakeholders
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Answer: C The MD's family members
146.
Who offers to drive Mr Bepo to the airport?
1. A.Mrs Grace Apeh
2. B.Mr Oyelana
3. C.Mr Ogunwale
4. D.The Stardom accountant
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Answer: C Mr Ogunwale
147.
Why did Bepo choose Ibadan for his passport renewal?
1. A.It was closer to his location
2. B.He was advised that the process would be easier there
3. C.He had a friend who worked in immigration there
4. D.The fees were lower in Ibadan
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Answer: B He was advised that the process would be easier there
148.
Why did Bepo choose to renew his passport in Ibadan?
1. A.It was more expensive to renew it in Lagos
2. B.He wanted to avoid the long queues in Lagos
3. C.He had family in Ibadan
4. D.He was transferred to the office in Ibadan
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Answer: B He wanted to avoid the long queues in Lagos
149.
Why did Bepo leave Beesway Group of School?
1. A.He was accused of sharing confidential information with the parents
2. B.He was dissatisfied with the grammatical error in the the school's name
3. C.He witnessed an event that he considered ungodly
4. D.He disagreed with the director about his salary
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Answer: C He witnessed an event that he considered ungodly
150.
Why did Bepo spend the electricity tariff money he collected from his tenants?
1. A.He was out of a job and had no savings
2. B.He needed to pay for his child's school fees
3. C.He used it for urgent medical expenses
4. D.He mistakenly misplaced the money
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Answer: A He was out of a job and had no savings
151.
Why did Mr. Bepo finally decide to leave Nigeria?
1. A.To pursue further education
2. B.Due to unresolved conflict
3. C.To reunite with his family and avoid marital collapse
4. D.To escape insecurity
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Answer: C To reunite with his family and avoid marital collapse
152.
Why did one of the school drivers attempt to sell the school bus?
1. A.To pay his son's tuition fees abroad
2. B.To fund his wife's business
3. C.To clear his personal debt
4. D.To finance a trip to the UK
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Answer: A To pay his son's tuition fees abroad
153.
Why did Stardom School stop the usual democratic election process for prefects?
1. A.Some students were engaging in negative campaigning
2. B.The school wanted teachers to appoint the prefects instead
3. C.The Ministry of Education mandated a new selection process
4. D.Parents demanded to be involved in selecting the prefects
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Answer: A Some students were engaging in negative campaigning
154.
Why did the director of "Beesway Group of School" claim the ritual involving the cow was necessary?
1. A.To pray for his late father who gave him the land
2. B.To bring in more pupils to the school
3. C.To appease the parents who had raised complaints
4. D.To conduct a purification ceremony for the school
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Answer: A To pray for his late father who gave him the land
155.
Why did the Fruitful Future school fail?
1. A.The teachers were unqualified
2. B.Bepo was not willing to be involved in the ritual practices in the area
3. C.The location lacked basic infrastructure
4. D.The school had poor management
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Answer: C The location lacked basic infrastructure
156.
Why did the MD decide to send the principal home after the crying incident?
1. A.To protect the school's reputation.
2. B.To avoid disturbing the students further.
3. C.To allow the principal to rest.
4. D.To prepare for a replacement.
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Answer: A To protect the school's reputation.
157.
Why did the school transfer Mr Ayesoro to Stardom Hub?
1. A.To punish him for misconduct.
2. B.To provide him with a better job opportunity.
3. C.To reward him for his dedication.
4. D.To retain Mrs Ladele's children in the school.
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Answer: D To retain Mrs Ladele's children in the school.
158.
Why did the students expect comments from the principal after Ikenna's speech?
1. A.It was standard procedure at Stardom Schools
2. B.Ikenna made a factual error
3. C.The principal always appreciated students after such good speeches
4. D.The speech was too long
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Answer: C The principal always appreciated students after such good speeches
159.
Why did the Vice Principal contact the MD after Mr Bepo's crying incident at the assembly?
1. A.To arrange an emergency meeting.
2. B.Because parents were calling with concerns.
3. C.To announce the principal's retirement.
4. D.To discuss boarding fee reductions.
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Answer: B Because parents were calling with concerns.
160.
Why do Mr. Bepo's colleagues find his reluctance to relocate amusing?
1. A.They think he is afraid of flying.
2. B.They assume he wants to stay in Nigeria to fulfil his entrepreneurial dreams.
3. C.They think he dislikes the United Kingdom.
4. D.They believe he should jump at the opportunity to earn more abroad.
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Answer: D They believe he should jump at the opportunity to earn more abroad.
161.
Why does Mr Bepo delay his flight to the UK?
1. A.The airline cancels his flight
2. B.He is required to attend a farewell celebration
3. C.He needs to finalise his resignation paperwork
4. D.He has a last-minute meeting with the MD
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Answer: B He is required to attend a farewell celebration
162.
Why does Mr Bepo yell "Noooo!" during the drama club performance at the farewell celebration?
1. A.He was disappointed with the dance
2. B.He is overwhelmed by memories of the Heritage Slave Museum
3. C.He feels the performance is disrespectful
4. D.He disagrees with the students' portrayal of history
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Answer: B He is overwhelmed by memories of the Heritage Slave Museum
163.
Why does Mr Ignatius want to relocate with his family?
1. A.To find better jobs abroad.
2. B.To secure a better future for his children.
3. C.To reunite with his extended family abroad.
4. D.To enrol his children in Stardom schools abroad.
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Answer: B To secure a better future for his children.
164.
Why does the MD call an emergency meeting after discovering the cars at the school's land?
1. A.She believes they are using stolen school funds
2. B.She want to commend them for financial growth
3. C.She plans to reduce the teachers' salaries
4. D.She is concerned about the teachers becoming financially independent
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Answer: D She is concerned about the teachers becoming financially independent
165.
Why does the narrator employ a conversational tone in the narration of Bepo's story?
1. A.To show multiple perspectives on the subject matter
2. B.To create tension and drama
3. C.To make the story imaginative
4. D.To enhance relatability
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Answer: D To enhance relatability
166.
Why does the school no longer allow students to copy notes from the Class Prefect?
1. A.It disrupts classroom management
2. B.A parent sued the school for this practice
3. C.The students often make errors when copying notes
4. D.The teachers believe it wastes time
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Answer: B A parent sued the school for this practice
167.
Why is Jos described as "acrobatic" in Ikenna's speech?
1. A.because of the Jos native dancers
2. B.beacause of its terrain and rock formations
3. C.because the people perform circus tricks
4. D.because students went rock climbing
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Answer: B beacause of its terrain and rock formations
168.
Why is Mr. Bepo reluctant to relocate to the United Kingdom?
1. A.He does not want to leave his students.
2. B.He is afraid of adapting to a new environment.
3. C.He believes life in Nigeria is better.
4. D.He does not want to leave his wife and children behind.
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Answer: A He does not want to leave his students.
169.
Why was Mr Ayesoro transferred from his teaching role?
1. A.He had poor teaching performance.
2. B.A student had recurring nightmares about him.
3. C.He requested a transfer for personal reasons.
4. D.The school wanted him to work in their property division.
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Answer: B A student had recurring nightmares about him.
170.
Why was Mr Bepo initially reluctant to renew his passport?
1. A.He had lost his passport
2. B.He was too busy with his teaching duties
3. C.He had heard about the hassles applicants were facing
4. D.He did not plan to travel abroad anytime soon
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Answer: D He did not plan to travel abroad anytime soon
171.
Why was Mr Bepo moved during his visit to the Black Heritage Museum?
1. A.He felt nostalgic about Nigeria's history
2. B.He was impressed by the museum's architecture
3. C.He empathised with the suffering of slaves in the past
4. D.He remembered his ancestors were involved in slavery
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Answer: C He empathised with the suffering of slaves in the past
172.
Why was the boarding fee at Stardom Schools reduced?
1. A.To attract more parents
2. B.To improve facilities
3. C.To meet government regulations
4. D.To reduce student lateness
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Answer: D To reduce student lateness
173.
Why was Tosh's father, Chief Ogba, detained for 36 months?
1. A.He was convicted of theft
2. B.He failed to pay a school debt
3. C.He was accused of fraud but acquitted later
4. D.He faced trial for alleged misappropriation
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Answer: D He faced trial for alleged misappropriation

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