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Question 161
jamb 2025

Who is the protagonist of the novel?

AMr Alabi
BMrs Grace Apeh
CMrs Ibidun Gloss
DMr Adewale Adebepo
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Question 162
jamb 2025

What is the primary setting of The Lekki Headmaster​​​​​​?

ABeesway Group of School
BStardom Schools
CThe Black Heritage Museum, Badagry
DMushin, Lagos
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Question 163
jamb 2025

What did Mr Bepo's wife insist he should pack for his trip to the UK?

ALocust beans, egusi, ground crayfish and dry snail
BNew clothes and electronics
CFruits and water
DHis passport and essential documents
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Question 164
jamb 2025

Who offers to drive Mr Bepo to the airport?

AMrs Grace Apeh
BMr Oyelana
CMr Ogunwale
DThe Stardom accountant
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Question 165
jamb 2025

At what time is Mr Bepo's flight to the UK scheduled to depart?

A5:00pm
B10:00 pm
C1:00 pm
D8:00 pm
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Question 166
jamb 2025

What was the farewell gift presented to Mr Bepo?

AA framed picture of the staff and students
BA plaque commemorating his years of service
CA cheque for $10,000
DA plane ticket to his new destination
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Question 167
jamb 2025

Why does Mr Bepo yell "Noooo!" during the drama club performance at the farewell celebration?

AHe was disappointed with the dance
BHe is overwhelmed by memories of the Heritage Slave Museum
CHe feels the performance is disrespectful
DHe disagrees with the students' portrayal of history
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Question 168
jamb 2025

What Yoruba adage does Mr Bepo recall after the debate at the farewell celebration?

AA wise man never leaves his work unfinished
BThe work of a teacher outlives their time
CSuccess is not final; failure is not fatal
DEven if the master carver retires, his carvings remain
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Question 169
jamb 2025

Why does Mr Bepo delay his flight to the UK?

AThe airline cancels his flight
BHe is required to attend a farewell celebration
CHe needs to finalise his resignation paperwork
DHe has a last-minute meeting with the MD
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Question 170
jamb 2025

What does the phrase "in cahoots" most likely mean in the context of Tai and the immigration staff?

AIn conflict with
BSecretly collaborating with
COfficially associated with
DUnknowingly assisting
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Question 171
jamb 2025

What can be inferred about Tai's role in the passport renewal process?

AHe is a middleman exploiting applicants
BHe was a legitimate immigration officer
CHe was an honest businessman offering his services
DHe was unaware of the actual renewal process
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Question 172
jamb 2025

Why did Bepo choose Ibadan for his passport renewal?

AIt was closer to his location
BHe was advised that the process would be easier there
CHe had a friend who worked in immigration there
DThe fees were lower in Ibadan
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Question 173
jamb 2025

How much was the official fee for a 10-year passport renewal (64 pages)?

AN250,000
BN100,000
CN1,000,000
DN70,000
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Question 174
jamb 2025

Why was Mr Bepo initially reluctant to renew his passport?

AHe had lost his passport
BHe was too busy with his teaching duties
CHe had heard about the hassles applicants were facing
DHe did not plan to travel abroad anytime soon
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Question 175
jamb 2025

What is the meaning of the term "japa" as used in the novel?

AThe struggle for financial independence
BTo travel abroad in search of better opportunities
CTo resist colonial influences inn modern times
DTo work as a slave in a foreign country
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Question 176
jamb 2025

Why was Mr Bepo moved during his visit to the Black Heritage Museum?

AHe felt nostalgic about Nigeria's history
BHe was impressed by the museum's architecture
CHe empathised with the suffering of slaves in the past
DHe remembered his ancestors were involved in slavery
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Question 177
jamb 2025

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

AAfricans willingly move abroad for better opportunities
BThe continuation of slave trade in some regions
CThe exploitation of Africans by modern companies
DAfricans selling themselves into physical labour
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Question 178
jamb 2025

What was the source of the name "Badagry", according to the novel?

AIt was named after the Badagry River
BIt was derived from Agbadarigi
CIt originated from a European explorer's name
DIt was named after a nearby slave market
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Question 179
jamb 2025

How did Mr Bepo inspire students after they visited areas like Mushin and Ajegunle during their excursions?

ABy promising to relocate them to better areas
BBy sharing stories of successful individuals who rose from slums
CBy discouraging them from visiting such areas again
DBy giving them motivational books about success
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Question 180
jamb 2025

Which of the following festivals have the students attended? 

i. Calabar Carnival

ii. Osun Oshogbo Festival

iii. Argungu Festival

iv. Abuja Carnival

Ai, ii, iii only
Bi and iv only
Cii and iii only
Di, ii, iii, iv
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