📘 ABOUT THE LEKKI HEADMASTER (JAMB CONTEXT)

If you are writing JAMB 2026 , then The Lekki Headmaster is NOT optional — it is compulsory.

Every year, 15–20 questions in Use of English come directly from the recommended novel. Students who ignore the novel usually lose 30–40 easy marks .

This article contains:

✅ Top 50 likely JAMB 2026 questions

✅ MCQ format exactly like CBT

✅ Correct answers

✅ Simple explanations

✅ FREE downloadable PDF

If you study this properly, you are already ahead of 80% of candidates .

📘 ABOUT THE LEKKI HEADMASTER (JAMB CONTEXT) Title: The Lekki Headmaster

Author: Kabir Alabi Garba

Exam: JAMB UTME 2026

Subject: Use of English (Literature section)

The novel focuses on:

Leadership

Integrity

Education system in Nigeria

Social pressure

Moral conflicts

📝 TOP 50 JAMB 2026 MCQs FROM THE LEKKI HEADMASTER Below is the MCQ style JAMB loves . Read carefully 👇

1. The setting of The Lekki Headmaster is mainly in A. Abuja B. Ibadan C. Lekki, Lagos D. Abeokuta

✅ Answer: C

2. The protagonist of the novel is A. Mr. Ignatius B. Mr. Bepo Adewale C. Mrs. Ibidapo D. The school MD

✅ Answer: B

3. Mr. Bepo Adewale works as a A. Journalist B. Civil servant C. School headmaster D. Politician

✅ Answer: C

4. Stardom Schools is best described as A. A government school B. A mission school C. A private school D. A rural school

✅ Answer: C

5. Mr. Bepo’s tears during the morning assembly show his A. Weakness B. Fear C. Emotional burden D. Hatred for students

✅ Answer: C

6. One major theme in The Lekki Headmaster is A. Revenge B. Corruption C. Leadership and integrity D. Witchcraft

✅ Answer: C

7. Mr. Bepo is transferred to Stardom Schools mainly because of A. Punishment B. Promotion C. Administrative decision D. Political influence

✅ Answer: C

8. Which of the following best describes Mr. Bepo? A. Greedy B. Principled C. Careless D. Violent

✅ Answer: B

9. The novel exposes challenges faced by A. Nigerian politicians B. Private school administrators C. Market women D. University lecturers

✅ Answer: B

10. Lekki as a setting represents A. Poverty B. Rural life C. Urban pressure and class struggle D. Traditional culture

✅ Answer: C

11. One major challenge Mr. Bepo faces as headmaster is A. Lack of teachers B. Student indiscipline C. Resistance to reform D. Poor facilities

Answer: C

12. Teachers resisted Mr. Bepo’s policies mainly because they A. Hated discipline B. Feared exposure C. Were underpaid D. Were inexperienced

Answer: B

13. Which theme is revealed through teacher resistance? A. Love B. Fear of change C. Superstition D. Revenge

Answer: B

14. The cooperative loan issue in the novel exposes A. Generosity B. Corruption C. Unity D. Loyalty

Answer: B

15. Expensive cars owned by teachers symbolize A. Success B. Blessings C. Corruption D. Promotion

Answer: C

16. The Managing Director supports Mr. Bepo mainly because he values A. Discipline B. Friendship C. Wealth D. Fame

Answer: A

17. Parents oppose some school policies because they A. Hate learning B. Prefer shortcuts C. Want strict rules D. Love discipline

Answer: B

18. Mr. Ignatius’ family crisis is caused by A. Job loss B. DNA test revelation C. Illness D. Relocation

Answer: B

19. The DNA test revelation affects the family’s plan to A. Buy a house B. Travel abroad C. Change school D. Start business

Answer: B

20. The “Japa” theme in the novel refers to A. Celebration B. Migration abroad C. Education reform D. Punishment

Answer: B

21. The novel suggests that leadership requires A. Authority only B. Emotional strength C. Violence D. Wealth

Answer: B

22. Mr. Bepo’s leadership style is best described as A. Dictatorial B. Principled C. Carefree D. Lazy

Answer: B

23. Stardom Schools symbolically represents A. Nigerian politics B. Nigerian society C. African culture D. Rural life

Answer: B

24. Which trait makes Mr. Bepo admirable? A. Pride B. Integrity C. Arrogance D. Fear

Answer: B

25. The novel criticizes parents who A. Support discipline B. Interfere negatively C. Encourage reading D. Respect rules

Answer: B

26. Emotional breakdown in leadership shows A. Weakness B. Human nature C. Failure D. Hatred

Answer: B

27. Accountability in the novel is linked to A. Punishment B. Performance C. Wealth D. Favouritism

Answer: B

28. The school reforms eventually lead to A. Collapse B. Improvement C. Strike D. Protest

Answer: B

29. Which issue is NOT central to the novel? A. Education B. Integrity C. Witchcraft D. Leadership

Answer: C

30. Mr. Bepo’s greatest fear is A. Losing money B. Failing his mission C. Losing his job D. Retirement

Answer: B

31. The tone of the novel is largely A. Comic B. Reflective C. Romantic D. Sarcastic

Answer: B

32. Lekki as a setting emphasizes A. Poverty B. Modern pressure C. Tradition D. Farming

Answer: B

33. The novel teaches students the value of A. Shortcuts B. Discipline C. Cheating D. Pride

Answer: B

34. A common literary device used in the novel is A. Hyperbole B. Irony C. Allegory D. Personification

Answer: B

35. Mr. Bepo’s reforms are best described as A. Destructive B. Necessary C. Illegal D. Useless

Answer: B

36. The initial reaction to change in the school is A. Acceptance B. Resistance C. Excitement D. Celebration

Answer: B

37. The novel highlights problems of the A. Entertainment industry B. Education system C. Sports sector D. Religious institutions

Answer: B

38. Teachers opposing reforms are portrayed as A. Honest B. Selfish C. Brave D. Innocent

Answer: B

39. Who benefits most from the reforms? A. Lazy students B. Serious students C. Parents D. Politicians

Answer: B

40. The title of the novel emphasizes A. Location and role B. Wealth C. Religion D. Politics

Answer: A

41. The novel encourages leaders to be A. Flexible with corruption B. Firm and fair C. Fearful D. Silent

Answer: B

42. Mr. Bepo’s character shows leadership is A. Easy B. Stressful C. Enjoyable only D. Profitable

Answer: B

43. Corruption in the novel is portrayed as A. Acceptable B. Destructive C. Normal D. Rewarding

Answer: B

44. The lesson from Mr. Ignatius’ family crisis centers on A. Truth B. Revenge C. Hatred D. Celebration

Answer: A

45. The novel mainly appeals to A. Children only B. Students and educators C. Farmers D. Traders

Answer: B

46. The narrative technique used is A. First person B. Third person C. Stream of consciousness D. Dramatic

Answer: B

47. The reforms emphasize A. Cheating B. Merit C. Bribery D. Favouritism

Answer: B

48. The most celebrated value in the novel is A. Wealth B. Integrity C. Power D. Fame

Answer: B

49. The ending of the novel suggests A. Hopelessness B. Hope C. Chaos D. Revenge

Answer: B

50. The biggest lesson for JAMB candidates is that A. Success comes easily B. Discipline brings success C. Rules are useless D. Education is overrated

Answer: B

For JAMB UTME English Language , the novel section usually contributes about 10–15 questions out of 100 in the exam.

So, for JAMB 2026 :

Total questions in Use of English: 100

Questions from the recommended novel ( The Lekki Headmaster ) : ~10–15

Marks: Each question is 1 mark, so you can easily score 10–15 marks just from the novel.

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