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Question 131
jamb 2025

Why did Mr. Bepo finally decide to leave Nigeria?

ATo pursue further education
BDue to unresolved conflict
CTo reunite with his family and avoid marital collapse
DTo escape insecurity
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Question 132
jamb 2025

The overall tone of the story can be described as 

AJoyful
BReflective
CMysterious
DSuspenseful
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Question 133
jamb 2025

What figure of speech is used in “...the microphone dropped on the floor, sending a vexatious clatter out of the twin sound boxes”?

AOnomatopoeia
BSimile
CIrony
DPersonification
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Question 134
jamb 2025

Why is Jos described as "acrobatic" in Ikenna's speech?

Abecause of the Jos native dancers
Bbeacause of its terrain and rock formations
Cbecause the people perform circus tricks
Dbecause students went rock climbing
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Question 135
jamb 2025

Why did the students expect comments from the principal after Ikenna's speech?

AIt was standard procedure at Stardom Schools
BIkenna made a factual error
CThe principal always appreciated students after such good speeches
DThe speech was too long
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Question 136
jamb 2025

What attitude do most teachers display towards Bepo's reluctance to relocate?

Aempathy and support
Bcriticism and dismissiveness
Crespect and admiration
Dindifference
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Question 137
jamb 2025

"You could see a rock carrying three other rocks on its head." What literary technique is being used?

Airony
Bsimile
Chyperbole
Dpersonification
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Question 138
jamb 2025

When Mr. Audu says, "the MD is a witch and wizard rolled into one!", what figure of speech is this?

APersonification
BAllusion
CAssonance
DMetaphor
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Question 139
jamb 2025

What was the mood at the beginning of the story when the principal walks to the podium?

AJoyful and uplifting
BCalm and indifferent
CHopeful and eager
Dtense and uncertain
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Question 140
jamb 2025

What literary device is used in the expression "under the world of tears"?

AEuphemism
BPersonification
CMetaphor
DSimile
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Question 141
jamb 2025

Which historical figure, according to the novel, translated the Bible into Yoruba?

ABishop Ajayi Crowther
BSamuel L. Akintola
CHerbert Macauley
DSamuel Caulker
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Question 142
jamb 2025

What subject was Sola teaching at Stardom Schools before she relocated to the UK?

AEnglish Language
BHome Economics
CGovernment
DBiology
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Question 143
jamb 2025

What course did Bepo study at the University of Benin?

AEnglish Language
BHistory and Political Science
CEnglish/ History Education
DEducational Management
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Question 144
jamb 2025

How much did Bepo give his landlord's children as he left for the airport? 

A₦2,000
B₦5000
C₦10,000
D₦7500
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Question 145
jamb 2025

Who did Bepo sell his car to as he planned to relocate? 

AHis best friend
BHis landlord
CThe school's accountant
DMrs Grace Apeh
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Question 146
jamb 2025

What position did Bepo apply for when he first came to Stardom Schools?

AEnglish Teacher
BHead of Department
CVice Principal
DHistory Teacher
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Question 147
jamb 2025

What was inscribed on the banner at Bepo's send-off?

AA Principal Like No Other
BFor He Gave Stardom His Very Best
CGoodbye to our Mentor
DWe Will Miss You, Mr Bepo!
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Question 148
jamb 2025

What is the name of the passport office that Bepo plans to visit to renew his passport?

AMokola Passport Centre
BAgodi-Gate Passport Office
CDugbe Immigration Office
DBodija Passport Centre
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Question 149
jamb 2025

What does Bepo mean by the term "new slavery"? 

AThe forced labour system in Nigerian schools
BThe economic challenges of the working class brought on by bad governance
CThe exploitation of teachers by private school owners
DThe voluntary migration to foreign countries to join their workforce
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Question 150
jamb 2025

According to the novel, who built the first-storey building in Nigeria?

ABishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther
BLord Federick Lugard
CHenry Townsend
DLord Bernard Shaw
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