The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) novel, The Lekki Headmaster, is a key literary text for 2025 UTME candidates. This insightful novel delves into themes such as educational reform, leadership, societal growth, and resilience, making it a compelling and thought-provoking read for students preparing for their exams.

This collection of 40 possible questions serves as a comprehensive guide to the novel’s key aspects, including its plot, characters, themes, symbolism, and significant events. Each question is thoughtfully designed to enhance readers’ understanding and critical thinking skills, ensuring they grasp the novel’s central message and essential details.

Transformative Learning

1. What is the primary setting of The Lekki Headmaster?
2. Who is the protagonist of the novel?
3. What is Mr. Bepo’s profession?
4. What is the main challenge Mr. Bepo faces in the story?
5. Which theme is most prominently explored in the novel?
6. How does Mr. Bepo work to improve the school?
7. What is the community’s initial response to Mr. Bepo’s reforms?
8. Who is Mr. Alabi in the story?
9. What role does Mr. Alabi play in the narrative?
10. How does Mr. Bepo address the opposition he encounters?
11. What is the significance of the title The Lekki Headmaster?
12. Which character represents traditional educational methods?
13. How does the community view education at the start of the novel?
14. How is Mr. Bepo’s leadership style different from traditional approaches?
15. What is the climax of the novel?
16. What does Mr. Bepo’s character symbolize?
17. How does the novel tackle societal issues?
18. How is the central conflict resolved?
19. Which character serves as a mentor to Mr. Bepo?
20. What role does Mrs. Adebayo play in the story?
21. How is the relationship between teachers and students portrayed?
22. What is the significance of the school’s location in Lekki?
23. How does Mr. Bepo exhibit resilience in the face of challenges?
24. What does Mr. Alabi’s character represent?
25. How does Mr. Bepo earn the trust of his students?
26. What is the central conflict of the story?
27. Which student stands out as a testament to Mr. Bepo’s success?
28. How do Mr. Bepo’s reforms impact the school’s academic performance?
29. What role do parents play in the narrative?
30. What does the success of Mr. Bepo’s reforms signify?

Additional Questions on Characters and Symbolism

31. How does the community initially perceive Mr. Bepo’s leadership?
32. What motivates Mr. Bepo to persist despite difficulties?
33. What do the school’s poor initial conditions symbolize?
34. How does Mr. Alabi attempt to undermine Mr. Bepo?
35. How do students respond to Mr. Bepo’s innovative teaching methods?
36. What role does the District Education Officer play in the story?
37. What major event leads to the acceptance of Mr. Bepo’s reforms?
38. How does Mr. Alabi’s character evolve by the end of the novel?
39. What lessons about leadership can be drawn from Mr. Bepo’s efforts?
40. How does the school come to symbolize hope for the community?

This guide aims to help students gain a deeper understanding of the novel and develop analytical skills essential for their exams.