The Lekki Headmaster by Kabir Alabi Carba (Chapter One – Questions with Answers and Explanations)

Why did Ikenna compare Jos to London and New York?
A. To exaggerate its beauty.
B. To emphasize that Jos is just as amazing in its own way.
C. To suggest Jos is wealthier than those cities.
D. To make his audience laugh.

What is meant by the phrase “the school was not a rehabilitation centre but a place for learning and earning money”?
A. The school was only concerned about making money.
B. The school was not meant for solving personal issues.
C. The school did not offer medical assistance.
D. The school was a financial institution.

Why did the MD hesitate before dialing the number on the card?
A. She was unsure if she should involve the principal’s wife.
B. She could not read the handwriting.
C. She did not trust the principal.
D. She wanted Pastor Wande to make the call instead.

Why did the MD call Pastor Wande?
A. He was a close friend of the principal.
B. He was known for giving good financial advice.
C. He was a teacher and a pastor, making him suitable for emotional support.
D. He had the principal’s wife’s phone number.

What literary device is used in “you are supposed to be the embodiment of sanity, the balm to troubled nerves”?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Irony

Why did Mr. Audu refer to the MD as "a witch and wizard rolled into one"?
A. He admired her business strategy in adjusting fees.
B. He believed she used supernatural powers.
C. He was accusing her of financial fraud.
D. He was angry at her for reducing salaries.

What does "fixed on him" in "Dozens of perplexed eyes—students’ and staff’s—fixed on him" mean?
A. The students and staff were staring at him in confusion.
B. The students and staff were ignoring him.
C. The students and staff were fixing his clothes.
D. The students and staff were repairing something.

What was unusual about Mr. Bepo’s behavior on this particular morning?
A. He arrived late to the assembly.
B. He was crying uncontrollably.
C. He was giving a speech on education.
D. He was correcting students’ grammar.

Why were two teachers questioned regarding their students' results?
A. Some students had failed their subjects.
B. The students in their subjects performed below the school's standards.
C. The teachers had missed classes frequently.
D. The teachers had been accused of malpractice.

Why do you think the MD was eager to move the situation out of the school?
A. To protect the school’s image.
B. To avoid addressing Mr. Bepo’s issues.
C. To avoid unnecessary expenses.
D. To prevent students from skipping classes.