Lekki Headmaster by Kabiru Alabi Garba is a remarkable work of Nigerian literature that sheds light on the complexities of education, leadership, and the societal challenges faced in a growing Nigerian community. The story’s characters and themes reflect a blend of personal values, societal expectations, and institutional struggles. Below are 40 objective questions with answers that will help deepen the understanding of the book, ideal for educational purposes.
Objective Questions
- Who is the protagonist in Lekki Headmaster?
- A) Mr. Ojo
- B) The Headmaster
- C) Chief Olusola
- D) Ms. Chinyere
Answer: B) The Headmaster
- What is the primary occupation of the main character in Lekki Headmaster?
- A) Teacher
- B) Politician
- C) Headmaster
- D) Student
Answer: C) Headmaster
- Where is the setting of Lekki Headmaster?
- A) Lagos
- B) Lekki
- C) Abuja
- D) Kano
Answer: B) Lekki
- What challenge does the Headmaster face throughout the story?
- A) Financial difficulties
- B) Family problems
- C) Corruption in the education system
- D) Health issues
Answer: C) Corruption in the education system
- Which character is known for being corrupt in the story?
- A) Mr. Adamu
- B) Ms. Chinyere
- C) Mr. Ojo
- D) The Headmaster
Answer: C) Mr. Ojo
- Which of these is a central theme in Lekki Headmaster?
- A) Love and romance
- B) Political corruption and education
- C) Family drama
- D) Historical events
Answer: B) Political corruption and education
- Which type of leadership does the Headmaster embody?
- A) Autocratic
- B) Democratic
- C) Ethical and idealistic
- D) Tyrannical
Answer: C) Ethical and idealistic
- Which character challenges the Headmaster’s ideas on education?
- A) Ms. Chinyere
- B) Mr. Adamu
- C) Mr. Ojo
- D) Chief Olusola
Answer: A) Ms. Chinyere
- What does the Headmaster refuse to accept in order to maintain his integrity?
- A) Bribes
- B) Gifts
- C) Political appointments
- D) Promotions
Answer: A) Bribes
- How does the story of Lekki Headmaster reflect Nigerian society?
- A) It shows the political and economic struggles within Nigeria
- B) It illustrates the importance of education in Nigerian culture
- C) It addresses the gap between traditional and modern ways of thinking
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- Which of the following characters represents traditional teaching methods?
- A) Mr. Ojo
- B) Mr. Adamu
- C) Ms. Chinyere
- D) The Headmaster
Answer: B) Mr. Adamu
- What is a central conflict in Lekki Headmaster?
- A) The Headmaster’s battle against the government
- B) The Headmaster’s quest to reform the education system
- C) Family rivalry
- D) A love triangle between the teachers
Answer: B) The Headmaster’s quest to reform the education system
- Who is the most progressive teacher in Lekki Headmaster?
- A) Mr. Ojo
- B) Mr. Adamu
- C) Ms. Chinyere
- D) The Headmaster
Answer: C) Ms. Chinyere
- Which of these characters represents the corrupt political system in Lekki Headmaster?
- A) Mr. Adamu
- B) Chief Olusola
- C) Tunde
- D) Auntie Kemi
Answer: B) Chief Olusola
- How does the story end?
- A) The Headmaster quits his job
- B) The Headmaster is corrupted by politics
- C) The school system is reformed
- D) The Headmaster faces a moral dilemma and resigns
Answer: C) The school system is reformed
- Which student is portrayed as a symbol of potential in Lekki Headmaster?
- A) Bola
- B) Tunde
- C) Amina
- D) Mr. Ojo
Answer: C) Amina
- What does the Headmaster believe is the key to reforming education?
- A) More money
- B) Collaboration with politicians
- C) Ethical leadership and dedication to students
- D) Technological advancements
Answer: C) Ethical leadership and dedication to students
- Which of the following characters represents the wealthy class in Lekki Headmaster?
- A) Mr. Adamu
- B) Auntie Kemi
- C) Bola
- D) Tunde
Answer: C) Bola
- What is the main socio-economic issue portrayed in the novel?
- A) Wealth inequality
- B) Corruption in government
- C) Education disparity
- D) Lack of healthcare
Answer: C) Education disparity
- Which character symbolizes the hardworking, yet struggling Nigerian parent?
- A) Auntie Kemi
- B) Chief Olusola
- C) The Headmaster
- D) Tunde’s Father
Answer: A) Auntie Kemi
- What does the novel say about the role of politics in the education system?
- A) Politics should have no role in education
- B) Politics is an important tool for educational reform
- C) Politics hinders educational progress
- D) Politics should only control funding
Answer: C) Politics hinders educational progress
- Which student is depicted as a victim of societal pressures?
- A) Tunde
- B) Amina
- C) Bola
- D) Mr. Ojo
Answer: A) Tunde
- What is the significance of Mr. Ojo’s character in the novel?
- A) He represents the old guard of education
- B) He is a symbol of corruption in the educational system
- C) He supports the Headmaster’s reforms
- D) He is an innocent bystander
Answer: B) He is a symbol of corruption in the educational system
- How does the Headmaster manage to maintain his ethical stance despite challenges?
- A) By collaborating with corrupt politicians
- B) By standing firm in his beliefs and resisting bribes
- C) By becoming politically active
- D) By compromising his values
Answer: B) By standing firm in his beliefs and resisting bribes
- Which of these themes is NOT explored in Lekki Headmaster?
- A) Corruption in education
- B) Political influence in schools
- C) Love and romance
- D) Socio-economic inequality
Answer: C) Love and romance
- Which character embodies the need for reform in the education system?
- A) Mr. Adamu
- B) Ms. Chinyere
- C) The Headmaster
- D) Chief Olusola
Answer: C) The Headmaster
- What aspect of Nigerian society does the novel criticize?
- A) The government’s interference in education
- B) The state of the healthcare system
- C) The lack of cultural heritage
- D) The overemphasis on wealth
Answer: A) The government’s interference in education
- How does the author depict the gap between the rich and poor in education?
- A) Through the characters of Bola and Tunde
- B) Through the Headmaster’s struggles
- C) Through political corruption
- D) Through school funding issues
Answer: A) Through the characters of Bola and Tunde
- What is the role of Auntie Kemi in the novel?
- A) To represent the political elite
- B) To symbolize the hardworking middle class
- C) To support the Headmaster’s reforms
- D) To oppose the Headmaster’s leadership
Answer: B) To symbolize the hardworking middle class
- What lesson can be drawn from Lekki Headmaster?
- A) Education can be reformed with ethical leadership
- B) Politics will always control education
- C) The wealthy are the only ones who can succeed
- D) Teachers should have more power than headmasters
Answer: A) Education can be reformed with ethical leadership
- Which character represents the future of Nigeria in Lekki Headmaster?
- A) Mr. Ojo
- B) Tunde
- C) Amina
- D) Chief Olusola
Answer: C) Amina
- What does the Headmaster believe is essential for a successful education system?
- A) More funding
- B) Political support
- C) Teachers’ dedication and integrity
- D) Modern technology
Answer: C) Teachers’ dedication and integrity
- Which character is portrayed as a symbol of traditional methods of teaching?
- A) Mr. Ojo
- B) Mr. Adamu
- C) Ms. Chinyere
- D) Chief Olusola
Answer: B) Mr. Adamu
- How does Ms. Chinyere differ from the other teachers?
- A) She is strictly focused on discipline
- B) She is supportive of the Headmaster’s reforms
- C) She opposes modern teaching methods
- D) She is more interested in politics
Answer: B) She is supportive of the Headmaster’s reforms
- What impact does Chief Olusola have on the school system?
- A) He helps improve the school system
- B) He undermines the educational reforms
- C) He supports the Headmaster
- D) He focuses on funding
Answer: B) He undermines the educational reforms
- Which of the following is a main conflict in the novel?
- A) The Headmaster’s personal life
- B) The battle for educational reform
- C) Political rivalries
- D) Financial struggles of the teachers
Answer: B) The battle for educational reform
- What is the primary moral dilemma faced by the Headmaster?
- A) Whether to accept a bribe
- B) Whether to resign from his job
- C) Whether to give up on reforming the school
- D) Whether to run for political office
Answer: A) Whether to accept a bribe
- What does the novel say about the Nigerian education system?
- A) It is free from corruption
- B) It is well-funded
- C) It faces many challenges and corruption
- D) It is highly effective
Answer: C) It faces many challenges and corruption
- Which of these characters represents the ideal teacher in the novel?
- A) Mr. Adamu
- B) Ms. Chinyere
- C) The Headmaster
- D) Mr. Ojo
Answer: C) The Headmaster
- How does the novel portray Nigerian society’s attitude towards education?
- A) Education is seen as the key to success
- B) Education is largely ignored by the government
- C) Education is mostly about personal advancement
- D) Education is a priority only for the wealthy
Answer: A) Education is seen as the key to success
