JAMB NOVEL LIKELY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

40 MOST LIKELY QUESTION AND ANSWERS FROM THE APPROVED 2026 JAMB EXAMINATION NOVEL, THE LEKKI HEADMASTER NOVEL



1. What is the primary setting of "The Lekki Headmaster"?

A. Abuja

B. Lekki, Lagos

C. Kano

D. Port Harcourt

Answer: B. Lekki, Lagos


2. Who is the protagonist of the novel?

A. Mr. Alabi

B. Mr. Bepo

C. Mr. Ojo

D. Mr. Garba

Answer: B. Mr. Bepo


3. What is Mr. Bepo's profession?

A. Doctor

B. Teacher

C. Headmaster

D. Engineer

Answer: C. Headmaster


4. What is the main challenge Mr. Bepo faces in the story?

A. Financial difficulties

B. Resistance to educational reforms

C. Personal health issues

D. Family problems

Answer: B. Resistance to educational reforms


5. Which theme is prominently explored in the novel?

A. Political corruption

B. Educational reform

C. Economic disparity

D. Environmental conservation

Answer: B. Educational reform


6. How does Mr. Bepo attempt to improve the school?

A. By increasing tuition fees

B. By introducing new teaching methods

C. By hiring more staff

D. By reducing the school hours

Answer: B. By introducing new teaching methods


7. What is the community's initial reaction to Mr. Bepo's reforms?

A. Enthusiastic support

B. Indifference

C. Strong opposition

D. Confusion

Answer: C. Strong opposition


8. Who is Mr. Alabi in the story?

A. A fellow teacher

B. A parent

C. A government official

D. A student

Answer: A. A fellow teacher


9. What role does Mr. Alabi play in the narrative?

A. He supports Mr. Bepo's reforms.

B. He opposes Mr. Bepo's reforms.

C. He remains neutral.

D. He is unaware of the reforms.

Answer: B. He opposes Mr. Bepo's reforms.


10. How does Mr. Bepo handle the opposition he faces?

A. By resigning

B. By compromising his principles

C. By engaging in dialogue and demonstrating the benefits of his reforms

D. By retaliating

Answer: C. By engaging in dialogue and demonstrating the benefits of his reforms


11. What is the significance of the title "The Lekki Headmaster"?

A. It refers to Mr. Bepo's leadership role in the school.

B. It is the name of the school.

C. It is a nickname for Mr. Alabi.

D. It refers to a government official.

Answer: A. It refers to Mr. Bepo's leadership role in the school.


12. Which character represents traditional educational methods?

A. Mr. Bepo

B. Mr. Alabi

C. Mrs. Adebayo

D. Mr. Garba

Answer: B. Mr. Alabi


13. What is the community's attitude towards education at the beginning of the novel?

A. Highly supportive

B. Indifferent

C. Skeptical and resistant to change

D. Actively involved

Answer: C. Skeptical and resistant to change


14. How does Mr. Bepo's leadership style differ from traditional methods?

A. He focuses on rote learning.

B. He encourages critical thinking and student participation.

C. He emphasizes corporal punishment.

D. He discourages extracurricular activities.

Answer: B. He encourages critical thinking and student participation.


15. What is the climax of the novel?

A. Mr. Bepo's resignation

B. The community's acceptance of the reforms

C. Mr. Alabi's promotion

D. The school's closure

Answer: B. The community's acceptance of the reforms


16. What does Mr. Bepo's character symbolize?

A. Tradition

B. Innovation and progress

C. Corruption

D. Apathy

Answer: B. Innovation and progress


17. How does the novel address societal issues?

A. By focusing on political corruption

B. By highlighting the importance of education in societal development

C. By depicting economic struggles

D. By portraying environmental challenges

Answer: B. By highlighting the importance of education in societal development


18. What is the resolution of the conflict in the story?

A. Mr. Bepo leaves the school.

B. The community embraces the educational reforms.

C. Mr. Alabi is transferred.

D. The school is privatized.

Answer: B. The community embraces the educational reforms.

19. Which character serves as a mentor to Mr. Bepo?

A. Mr. Alabi

B. Mrs. Adebayo

C. Mr. Garba

D. Mr. Ojo

Answer: B. Mrs. Adebayo


20. What role does Mrs. Adebayo play in the novel?

A. She opposes Mr. Bepo's reforms.

B. She supports and guides Mr. Bepo.

C. She is indifferent to the changes.

D. She is a government official.

Answer: B. She supports and guides Mr. Bepo.


21. How does the novel portray the relationship between teachers and students?

A. Authoritarian

B. Distant and formal

C. Collaborative and nurturing

D. Competitive

Answer: C. Collaborative and nurturing.


22. What is the significance of the school's location in Lekki?

A. It symbolizes urban progress.

B. It highlights educational challenges in urban settings.

C. It represents a rural community's struggle for education.

D. It has no special significance.

Answer: B. It highlights educational challenges in urban settings.


23. How does Mr. Bepo demonstrate resilience in the face of opposition?

A. By refusing to compromise his values

B. By isolating himself from the community

C. By seeking external support from authorities

D. By stepping down from his position

Answer: A. By refusing to compromise his values

24. What does the character of Mr. Alabi represent in the novel?

A. Corruption in education

B. Tradition and resistance to change

C. Leadership and innovation

D. The voice of the community

Answer: B. Tradition and resistance to change


25. How does Mr. Bepo win the trust of his students?

A. By giving them incentives

B. By listening to their concerns and promoting active learning

C. By relaxing school rules

D. By focusing only on academic achievements

Answer: B. By listening to their concerns and promoting active learning


26. What conflict is central to the plot of the novel?

A. Mr. Bepo's battle with personal health issues

B. The clash between traditional and modern educational methods

C. A financial scandal at the school

D. The rivalry between two schools

Answer: B. The clash between traditional and modern educational methods.


27. Which student stands out as a key example of Mr. Bepo's success?

A. Tunde

B. Sade

C. Adebayo

D. Chinedu

Answer: C. Adebayo

28. How does Mr. Bepo's reform impact the academic performance of the school?

A. It declines initially but improves later.

B. It remains stagnant.

C. It declines completely.

D. It leads to immediate success.

Answer: A. It declines initially but improves later.


29. What is the role of parents in the novel?

A. They fully support the reforms from the start.

B. They are skeptical but eventually support Mr. Bepo.

C. They are indifferent to the school's progress.

D. They oppose Mr. Bepo throughout the story.

Answer: B. They are skeptical but eventually support Mr. Bepo.


30. What does the eventual success of Mr. Bepo's reforms signify?

A. The inevitability of resistance in leadership

B. The power of determination and innovation

C. The limitations of traditional education

D. The challenges of urban development

Answer: B. The power of determination and innovation


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More Questions on Characters and Symbolism

31. How does the community initially view Mr. Bepo's leadership?

A. As an opportunity for growth

B. As a threat to traditional values

C. As a chance to modernize education

D. As insignificant

Answer: B. As a threat to traditional values
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32. What drives Mr. Bepo to persist despite challenges?

A. His ambition for personal recognition

B. His belief in the transformative power of education

C. His rivalry with Mr. Alabi

D. Pressure from the government

Answer: B. His belief in the transformative power of education


33. What do the school's initial poor conditions symbolize?

A. Corruption in the education system

B. The neglect of societal values

C. The challenges of reforming traditional systems

D. Apathy towards urban schools

Answer: C. The challenges of reforming traditional systems


34. How does Mr. Alabi attempt to undermine Mr. Bepo?

A. By spreading rumors about him

B. By sabotaging school programs

C. By instigating parents against him

D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

35. How do the students respond to Mr. Bepo's new teaching methods?

A. They immediately adapt and excel.

B. They resist initially but later appreciate the methods.

C. They organize protests against him.

D. They ignore his efforts.

Answer: B. They resist initially but later appreciate the methods.


36. What role does the District Education Officer play in the novel?

A. A supporter of Mr. Bepo's reforms

B. A critic of Mr. Bepo's leadership

C. An observer with no real impact

D. A mediator between Mr. Bepo and the community

Answer: A. A supporter of Mr. Bepo's reforms

37. What major event leads to the acceptance of Mr. Bepo's reforms?

A. A successful academic competitions and this

B. A public forum organized by the school

C. The resignation of Mr. Alabi

D. Recognition from a government official

Answer: A. A successful academic competition


38. How does Mr. Alabi's character evolve by the end of the story?

A. He becomes a supporter of Mr. Bepo.

B. He leaves the school to pursue another job.

C. He continues to resist Mr. Bepo.

D. He admits his faults and apologizes.

Answer: D. He admits his faults and apologizes.


39. What do Mr. Bepo's efforts teach about leadership?

A. Leadership requires compromise at all times.

B. Effective leadership balances innovation with respect for tradition.

C. A leader must impose their ideas without opposition.

D. Leadership is not necessary in education.

Answer: B. Effective leadership balances innovation with respect for tradition.


40. How does the school (MrConfirm) symbolize hope for the community?

A. It becomes a model for other schools.

B. It fosters unity among parents and teachers.

C. It represents a break from societal neglect.

D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above
 
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