Multiple-Choice Questions: The Costly Mistake by Chinelo Ifezulike

Week Five, Lesson One

1. Where is the primary setting of The Costly Mistake?

A. Lagos
B. Metropolitan Grammar School in Obosi
C. A village in northern Nigeria
D. Port Harcourt
E. Abuja
2. In what time period is the novel set?
A. Colonial era
B. Ancient times
C. Modern times
D. The future
E. Medieval times
3. What is the name of the main character in the novel?
A. Tony
B. Uchenna
C. Daniel
D. Stephanie
E. Mr. Okoro
4. What does Daniel initially dream of when he starts secondary school?
A. Becoming a bus driver
B. Having fun with friends
C. Making his parents proud and having a bright future
D. Starting his own business
E. Becoming a professional athlete
5. Who influences Daniel to start neglecting his studies?
A. His teachers
B. His parents
C. Tony
D. Uchenna
E. Stephanie
6. What kind of lifestyle does Daniel fall into after joining the wrong crowd?
A. Hard work and dedication
B. Cheating, skipping school, and attending parties
C. Volunteering and community service
D. Playing sports and studying hard
E. Starting a small business
7. Where do Daniel and his friends often sneak out to?
A. The cinema
B. Glamour Hotel
C. A football field
D. The library
E. A restaurant
8. How does Daniel try to improve his grades as exams approach?
A. By studying harder
B. By attending extra classes
C. By bribing teachers
D. By asking for help from his friends
E. By hiring a tutor
9. What happens to Daniel during his final exams?
A. He passes with flying colors
B. He is caught cheating
C. He wins an academic award
D. He gets sick and misses the exam
E. He leaves the exam halfway
10. What is the consequence of Daniel’s cheating?
A. He is expelled from school
B. His results are canceled, leaving him with no qualifications
C. He wins a scholarship
D. His teachers forgive him
E. He is given another chance to take the exams
11. What job does Daniel end up doing after failing to obtain his certificate?
A. A teacher
B. A lawyer
C. A bus conductor
D. A doctor
E. A businessman
12. What happens to Daniel’s friends like Uchenna?
A. They also fail in life
B. They move away from Nigeria
C. They succeed in their careers
D. They end up working with Daniel
E. They stop studying too
13. What is one of the key themes in the novel?
A. The power of love
B. The importance of making good choices
C. The joy of friendship
D. The value of adventure
E. The dangers of technology
14. Why does Daniel feel regret at the end of the novel?
A. He lost all his money
B. He missed opportunities because of his poor choices
C. He never made new friends
D. He didn't win a scholarship
E. He didn't leave his hometown
15. What does The Costly Mistake warn readers about?
A. The importance of traveling
B. The consequences of falling into bad habits and peer pressure
C. The need to buy expensive clothes
 D. The dangers of the internet
E. The benefits of working at an early age

Week Five, Lesson Two

1. Who visits Daniel in Chapter One?

A. Tony
B. Udoh
C. Uchenna
D. Michael
E. Mr. Giwa
2. What exam are Daniel and Udoh waiting for in Chapter One?
A. SSCE
B. WAEC
C. Common Entrance Examination
D. University Entrance Exam
E. JAMB
3. Where are Daniel, Udoh, and Uchenna posted for secondary school?
A. St. Michael’s School
B. Obosi Boys High School
C. Glamour High School
D. Metropolitan Grammar School
E. Little Stars Primary School
4. What advice do Daniel’s parents give him before starting school?
A. To have fun and play sports
B. To make lots of friends
C. To work hard, obey rules, and avoid bad friends
D. To cheat on exams
E. To skip classes
5. What happens to Daniel when he first arrives at the hostel?
A. He makes friends easily
B. He gets bullied by senior students
C. He loses his luggage
D. He becomes class captain
E. He meets the principal
6. In Chapter Two, who is the senior student that steals bread from Daniel's table in the
Dining Hall?
A. Emmanuel Obadi
B. Frank Edeh
C. Okey Nwanna (Hurricane)
D. Udoh
E. Mr. Okonkwo
7. Why do junior students like Daniel go hungry in the dining hall?
A. They refuse to eat the food
B. They arrive late to meals
C. Senior students take their food
 D. They forget to bring food to school
E. The dining hall is too far
8. What happens to junior students during the bullying ritual called "tail-cutting"?
A. They are promoted to the next class
B. They are made to sing and dance
C. They are bullied and beaten by seniors
D. They are given special food
E. They receive awards
9. Who leads the junior students in reporting the bullying to the school authorities?
A. Mr. Giwa
B. Daniel
C. Emmanuel Obadi
D. The Social Prefect
E. Uchenna
10. What is the principal’s response to the bullying incident in Chapter Two?
A. He ignores it
B. He expels the senior students
C. He warns the seniors and assigns housemasters to monitor meals
D. He asks the juniors to endure it
E. He promotes the juniors
11. In Chapter Three, what extracurricular activities are revived after the bullying stops?
A. Sports only
B. Debate clubs
C. Music and dance clubs
D. Various clubs like riddles, dancing, and current affairs
E. Only reading clubs
12. Who gets first position in academics after the bullying ends?
A. Daniel
B. Tony
C. Uchenna
D. Emmanuel Obadi
E. Udoh
13. What is the main reason Daniel and Udoh struggle with food in the dining hall?
A. They forget their meal tickets
B. They are not used to scrambling for food
C. They don’t like the food
D. They are allergic to the food
E. They are busy studying
14. How do the junior students feel after the bullying stops?
A. They feel lonely
B. They are scared of seniors
C. They are happy and focus more on their studies
D. They stop attending school events
E. They plan revenge on the seniors
15. What does Daniel’s mother use as an example to encourage him to work hard in Chapter
One?
 A. A famous politician
B. A former student who became a professor
C. Peter, who became a wheelbarrow pusher because he refused to work hard
D. The principal of his school
E. Daniel’s uncle who succeeded in business

Week Six, Lesson One

1. Who addresses the students at the beginning of the new academic session in Chapter
Four?
A. Mr. Okonkwo
B. Mr. Nwokedi
C. Mrs. Nwannah
D. Mr. Adigwe
E. The Headmaster
2. What advice does Mr. Nwokedi give to students on how to succeed in their studies?
A. Make friends with seniors
B. Focus on playing sports
C. Follow a study timetable and pray
D. Skip difficult subjects
E. Cheat during exams
3. Who is impressed with Daniel during an English class?
A. Mr. Nwokedi
B. Mr. Okonkwo
C. Mrs. Kate Nwannah
D. Tony Obazele
E. Mr. Adigwe
4. What motto do Daniel and his friends choose to motivate themselves?
A. "Success is key"
B. "Good, better, best"
C. "Never give up"
D. "Focus and win"
E. "Excellence in all"
5. How does Daniel bring honour to MGS (Metropolitan Grammar School)?
A. By winning the inter-house sports competition
B. By receiving a prize for the junior school essay competition
C. By defeating the school's top quiz team
D. By becoming the class captain
E. By organizing a charity event
6. How much money does Daniel win in the junior school essay competition?
A. 5,000 naira
B. 10,000 naira
C. 20,000 naira
D. 2,000 naira
E. 15,000 naira
7. Who tries to distract Daniel from his studies in Chapter Five?
 A. Udoh
B. Uchenna
C. Tony Obazele
D. Mr. Nwokedi
E. Stephanie
8. What nickname does Tony give Daniel to discourage him from studying?
A. Einstein
B. Smart Guy
C. Booker T. Washington
D. School Boy
E. Professor
9. What does Tony claim about his cousin Stephanie in relation to Daniel?
A. She hates Daniel
B. She is jealous of Daniel’s achievements
C. She has fallen in love with Daniel
D. She wants to compete against Daniel
E. She is not interested in school at all
10. What do Udoh and Uchenna warn Daniel about in Chapter Five?
A. To avoid being late to school
B. Not to associate with Tony or follow his lifestyle
C. To eat more during lunch
D. To study harder for his math exams
E. To avoid playing too many sports
11. Who do Udoh and Uchenna mention as an example of someone who failed due to bad
influence?
A. Peter
B. Emmanuel Obadi
C. Kaine Okudo
D. Okey Nwanna
E. Frank Edeh
12. What does Daniel do with the gift card that Tony delivers from Stephanie?
A. He keeps it
B. He reads it aloud
C. He tears it up
D. He gives it to Udoh
E. He throws it away later
13. How does Daniel react when Tony gives him expensive perfumes from Stephanie?
A. He thanks Tony
B. He uses the perfumes
C. He rejects them
D. He gives them to Udoh
E. He hides them from his friends
14. Where does Daniel secretly go with Tony to meet Stephanie?
A. The dining hall
B. Girls Secondary School, Obosi
C. The school library
 D. A park near the school
E. The principal's office
15. How does Stephanie charm Daniel during their first secret meeting?
A. She gives him a gift
B. She sings for him
C. She brings him food
D. She writes him a poem
E. She helps him with his homework
16. What realization does Daniel have as the promotional exam approaches?
A. He has not read a single page
B. He forgot about the exam date
C. He is fully prepared for the exam
D. He needs more time to relax
E. He wants to quit school
17. What does the principal, Mr. Okonkwo, mandate before the promotional exams?
A. The students must clean their hostels
B. The students must form study groups
C. The Guidance and Counselling Department must give a lecture on exam
malpractice
D. The students must avoid social activities
E. The students must participate in sports
18. Who gives the lecture on exam malpractice to the students?
A. Mrs. Kate Nwannah
B. Mr. Okonkwo
C. Mr. Adigwe
D. Tony Obazele
E. Mr. Nwokedi
19. What does the lecture on exam malpractice warn the students about?
A. How to cheat successfully
B. Different forms of exam malpractice and its consequences
C. Ways to avoid studying for exams
D. How to avoid bullying
E. How to make friends in school
20. What does Daniel initially promise Udoh and Uchenna regarding Tony’s influence?
A. He will follow Tony’s lead
B. He will visit Stephanie regularly
C. He will not join Tony
D. He will stop studying
E. He will make new friends with Tony

Week Six, Lesson Two

1. What do Tony and his group do despite the principal's warning about exam malpractice
in Chapter Six?
A. Avoid cheating
B. Create a study group
 C. Bribe teachers and the school typist
D. Drop out of school
E. Report the school to the authorities
2. How does Daniel respond to Udoh and Uchenna’s advice about his lifestyle before the
long vacation?
A. He listens and changes
B. He thanks them
C. He dismisses them and sends them away
D. He apologizes to them
E. He promises to study harder
3. What happens to Daniel and his friends after jumping the school fence to attend a show?
A. They are caught by teachers
B. They have fun at the show
C. They encounter armed robbers and get beaten
D. They get lost in town
E. They win prizes at the show
4. How does Daniel get injured while returning from the show at Glamour Hotel?
A. He is shot by robbers
B. He falls off a bike
C. He lands on a broken bottle while scaling the fence
D. He gets into a fight with another student
E. He trips and falls while running
5. What does Daniel lie about when he is taken to the sickbay after getting injured?
A. He was injured while playing sports
B. He fell in class
C. He got injured during manual labour
D. He was beaten by a senior
E. He hurt himself in the dining hall
6. Who does Daniel visit secretly, ignoring his studies?
A. Udoh
B. Uchenna
C. Tony
D. Stephanie
E. Victor
7. What happens to Tony during the examination period in Chapter Six?
A. He gets expelled
B. He is caught cheating and suspended
C. He passes with flying colours
D. He drops out of school
E. He is promoted to the next class
8. What causes Daniel to resort to last-minute studying before the exam?
A. He forgot about the exams
B. He was busy attending parties
C. Tony's suspension makes him worried
D. He is unprepared due to his poor lifestyle choices
E. He is pressured by his parents
9. What is Daniel’s overall academic performance by the end of SS 2?
A. Excellent
B. Average, relying on bribes
C. Poor
D. Top of his class
E. He drops out of school
10. What does the principal warn SS 3 students about as the SSCE approaches?
A. To avoid skipping classes
B. To work together as a team
C. To shun exam malpractice
D. To attend all extracurricular activities
E. To participate in school sports
11. How do Mr. Jideofor and his group of teachers react to the principal’s warning about
exam malpractice?
A. They take it seriously
B. They decide to stop cheating
C. They laugh it off and continue cheating
D. They report the principal to the authorities
E. They resign from the school
12. How much does Mr. Jideofor charge Daniel for exam malpractice assistance?
A. 10,000 naira
B. 15,000 naira
C. 20,000 naira
D. 5,000 naira
E. 25,000 naira
13. What does Daniel do to afford the bribe for Mr. Jideofor?
A. He borrows money from Udoh
B. He saves money from his allowance
C. He steals from his parents
D. He asks his friends for money
E. He sells his belongings
14. What happens to Daniel during the SSCE exam?
A. He cheats and gets away with it
B. He is caught cheating and arrested
C. He performs excellently without cheating
D. He fails all his subjects
E. He runs away from school
15. What is the result of the SSCE for students at MGS (Metropolitan Grammar School)?
A. Most students pass with excellent grades
B. Most students fail due to exam malpractice
C. Everyone passes
D. The results are cancelled due to cheating
E. Only a few students pass
16. What happens to Daniel’s SSCE result?
A. It is cancelled
B. He passes with distinction
 C. He gets an average result
D. He tops the class
E. He is expelled before results come out
17. How does Daniel try to obtain a certificate after his SSCE result is cancelled?
A. He bribes more teachers
B. He enrols in a GCE centre
C. He drops out of school
D. He applies to another school
E. He retakes his exams at MGS
18. What happens at the GCE centre Daniel enrols in?
A. He passes all his subjects
B. His exam is cancelled again due to malpractice
C. He receives a scholarship
D. He graduates with honours
E. He decides to drop out
19. What trade does Daniel learn after giving up on getting a certificate?
A. Tailoring
B. Carpentry
C. Apprenticeship in business
D. Driving
E. Farming
20. What is Daniel doing when Uchenna, now an industrial chemist, sees him?
A. Working in an office
B. Studying in a university
C. Working as a bus conductor
D. Managing a business
E. Running his own company

Week Seven, Lesson One

1. What is the main theme of The Costly Mistake?

A. Friendship and Loyalty
B. Family Support
C. Consequences of Bad Choices
D. Wealth and Power
E. Social Class Differences
2. How does peer pressure affect Daniel in the novel?
A. It motivates him to become a better student
B. It leads him to make bad decisions, like cheating and neglecting his studies
C. It helps him win academic awards
D. It pushes him to become friends with Uchenna and Udoh
E. It encourages him to respect his parents
3. What role does education play in Daniel’s life at the beginning of the story?
A. It is his path to escaping poverty
B. It is a burden to him
C. It is something he doesn't care about
 D. It helps him focus on romance
E. It is used to impress his friends
4. What is the consequence of Daniel’s bad choices throughout the novel?
A. He becomes the most popular student in school
B. He loses his certificate and his future is jeopardized
C. He becomes a teacher
D. He starts his own business
E. He reconciles with his parents
5. The theme of regret and redemption in the novel is mainly highlighted when:
A. Daniel realizes his mistakes and regrets his decisions
B. Tony apologizes for leading Daniel astray
C. Daniel becomes a successful businessman
D. Stephanie moves to another school
E. Daniel wins a scholarship
6. Corruption and exam malpractice are seen in the novel when:
A. Teachers refuse to help students
B. Students and teachers bribe each other to cheat in exams
C. Students protest against exams
D. Daniel becomes a top student through hard work
E. The school bans exams completely
7. What does Daniel's relationship with Stephanie represent in the novel?
A. True love
B. A symbol of family unity
C. The influence of love and distraction from important goals
D. The perfect high school romance
E. A lasting, supportive partnership
8. What message does the theme of education and success convey?
A. Education is unnecessary for a successful life
B. Hard work in education is essential for future success
C. Only students with money can succeed in life
D. Success depends on cheating in exams
E. Teachers are responsible for students’ success
9. The theme of peer pressure is best illustrated by:
A. Uchenna and Udoh encouraging Daniel to keep studying
B. Daniel’s parents forcing him to study
C. Tony and his group leading Daniel into bad habits like cheating
D. Teachers encouraging Daniel to avoid bad company
E. The principal advising students to avoid distractions
10. How does regret manifest in Daniel's life toward the end of the novel?
A. He becomes angry at his friends
B. He regrets not getting involved in more parties
C. He sees the success of his peers and feels remorse for his poor choices
D. He regrets becoming a bus conductor
E. He regrets taking his exams too seriously
11. What is the impact of corruption on Daniel’s academic future?
A. He receives a scholarship
 B. His exam results are canceled, ruining his chances of success
C. He passes his exams with top marks
D. He becomes a lawyer
E. He is rewarded for his honesty
12. What lesson does the theme of the consequences of bad choices teach in the novel?
A. Bad choices are easily fixed
B. There are no real consequences for bad decisions
C. Bad decisions can have long-term, life-altering effects
D. Daniel's choices only affect his school life
E. Mistakes in school do not affect future opportunities
13. The theme of redemption in the novel is portrayed through:
A. Daniel dropping out of school
B. Daniel giving up on his education
C. Uchenna encouraging Daniel to return to school and make a fresh start
D. Tony apologizing to Daniel
E. Daniel’s teachers offering him another chance
14. What effect does Daniel's obsession with Stephanie have on his education?
A. It inspires him to study harder
B. It causes him to lose focus on his studies and perform poorly
C. It has no impact on his academic performance
D. It improves his relationships with his teachers
E. It motivates him to participate in extracurricular activities
15. How does exam malpractice contribute to the downfall of Daniel's academic career?
A. It leads him to become a star student
B. He gets caught cheating, which ruins his chances of getting a certificate
C. It helps him pass all his subjects
D. He is able to bribe all the teachers and succeed
E. It has no significant impact on his future

Week Seven, Lesson Two

1. Who is the main character in The Costly Mistake?

A. Tony Obazele
B. Uchenna
C. Daniel Nwanko
D. Mr. Jideofor
E. Victor Obaze
2. At the beginning of the novel, Daniel is best described as:
A. A lazy and careless student
B. A bright and hardworking student
C. A rebellious troublemaker
D. A quiet and shy student
E. A dishonest and sneaky student
3. Tony Obazele can be best described as:
A. A hardworking student
B. A bad influence on Daniel
 C. A loyal and caring friend
D. A responsible student leader
E. A good example for Daniel
4. What is Udoh and Uchenna’s role in Daniel’s life?
A. They encourage him to misbehave
B. They try to help him stay focused on his studies
C. They join him in cheating during exams
D. They abandon him when he fails
E. They distract him with parties
5. What does Stephanie represent in Daniel’s life?
A. Academic success
B. Positive influence
C. Romantic distraction
D. Fear of failure
E. A loyal friend
6. What is the main weakness in Daniel’s character that leads to his downfall?
A. His love for sports
B. His inability to resist peer pressure
C. His fear of his parents
D. His desire to be a leader
E. His hatred for school
7. Daniel’s parents can be described as:
A. Strict and unsupportive
B. Caring and invested in his education
C. Unconcerned about his future
D. Encouraging him to cheat
E. Overprotective and controlling
8. How does Mr. Jideofor contribute to Daniel’s downfall?
A. He punishes Daniel for his bad behaviour
B. He allows Daniel to cheat in exams
C. He encourages Daniel to study harder
D. He stops Daniel from attending parties
E. He helps Daniel get good grades honestly
9. Mr. Okonkwo, the principal, is best described as:
A. Corrupt and dishonest
B. Supportive of cheating
C. Strict and committed to discipline
D. Friendly but careless
E. A teacher who ignores student behaviour
10. Who helps Daniel to realize his mistakes toward the end of the novel?
A. Tony Obazele
B. His parents
C. Stephanie
D. Uchenna
E. Mr. Jideofor
11. What does Emmanuel Obadi represent in the novel?
 A. Bravery and standing up against injustice
B. A quiet follower of Tony
C. A student who cheats and gets away with it
D. A role model for bad behaviour
E. Someone who gives in to peer pressure
12. What positive traits do Udoh and Uchenna share?
A. Laziness and disobedience
B. Dishonesty and cheating
C. Hard work and moral integrity
D. Manipulation and cunning
E. Indifference to their studies
13. Victor Obaze and Stanley Adibe are portrayed as:
A. Hardworking and responsible students
B. Friends who support Daniel in his studies
C. Part of Tony’s group, involved in cheating and distractions
D. Teachers who help Daniel pass exams
E. Uchenna’s close friends
14. What role do Mr. Nwanko and Mrs. Nwanko play in Daniel’s life?
A. They encourage him to join Tony’s group
B. They support him in cheating
C. They want him to focus on his education and future
D. They ignore his academic problems
E. They refuse to let him go to school
15. How does Tony Obazele pull Daniel away from his studies?
A. By helping him study for exams
B. By organizing group study sessions
C. By introducing him to Stephanie and encouraging distractions
D. By motivating him to become a better student
E. By convincing him to avoid cheating
16. How do corrupt teachers like Mr. Jideofor impact the school?
A. They help students pass exams through hard work
B. They punish students who cheat
C. They take bribes to help students cheat
D. They try to stop cheating in exams
E. They support the principal’s discipline
17. How do Udoh and Uchenna differ from Tony and his group?
A. They are focused on having fun
B. They prioritize their studies and discourage cheating
C. They join Tony in skipping school
D. They often get into trouble with teachers
E. They are distracted by parties and romance
18. What is the major flaw in Tony Obazele’s character?
A. His love for books
B. His disinterest in academics and his love for mischief
C. His close relationship with his teachers
D. His focus on helping Daniel succeed
 E. His kindness toward others
19. What is the main reason for Daniel’s failure in school?
A. His natural lack of ability
B. His obsession with proving himself to Tony
C. His love for sports
D. His poor decision to follow bad influences like Tony
E. His inability to understand his teachers
20. At the end of the novel, what does Daniel regret the most?
A. Cheating on his exams
B. Failing to make good friends
C. Not listening to his parents and good friends like Uchenna
D. Losing Stephanie’s affection
E. Missing out on sports competitions