WorksheetsDead Men's Path
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Why was Michael Obi selected to be headmaster of Ndume Central School?
He was extremely highly-qualified.
He graduated from that school himself.
He was youthfully keen.
He knew the community well.
Why did Obi accept the job offer?
He saw it as a good stepping-stone for his career.
He knew that it would please his wife.
He desperately needed the experience.
He saw it as an opportunity to enact his own ideas.
Was he qualified for the job as headmaster.
Not extremely, but he was more qualified than most.
Yes, he had received extensive training.
No, he was extremely under-qualified compared to his peers.
What is Obi’s attitude towards many of the other headmasters?
He is respectful, and sees their experience as valuable.
He is critical and disapproving of their views and ideas.
He is angry about the way they run their schools.
He thinks that they are unable to incorporate new technology.
What does Obi value in education?
Traditional methods
New, contemporary ways of thinking
Cultural beliefs and practices
Religious instruction
How does Obi’s wife view his passion for education?
She is hesitant about it all.
She is extremely excited by it.
She is jealous of his attention to his job.
She finds it adorable.
How does Nancy feel about becoming the wife of the headmaster?
She looks forward to the extra income.
She is worried about the attention it will bring.
She is excited about career possibilities for herself.
She looks forward to the status it will bring.
How does Obi feel about teachers being married?
He thinks that marriage can divide a teacher’s time and focus.
He is indifferent about it.
He thinks that marriage can hinder a teacher’s ambition for their career.
He thinks that unmarried teachers are good role models for students.
Which of the following describes Obi, and his attitude to his work?
Erratic and unpredictable
Hardworking and dedicated
Ambitious and proud
Selfless and empathetic
What are his two main aims as headmaster?
Rigorous instruction of students, and good relations with the community
Hiring qualified teacher, and delivering a high standard of education
High test scores, and beautiful gardens
Quality instruction of students, and an attractive environment
When he first sees the woman walking the path through the school gardens, how does he react?
He is very curious.
He is appalled.
He is amused.
He is angry.
In terms of the path, what is Michael Obi most worried about?
Student’s safety
The school inspector’s opinion
Misguided traditional beliefs
Community reactions
What is the important function of the path?
To help guide those in the spiritual world
To guide people to the local cemetery
To commemorate the dead
To get to and from the school
Which of the following best describes Obi’s view of education?
The responsibility of education is to teach history and culture.
The role of modern education is to get rid of unscientific, spiritual beliefs.
Schools should help students make sense of their cultural beliefs.
To teach students Christian principles.
What is the Supervisor’s opinion of Obi and his work as headmaster?
Obi is fighting an impossible battle with the community,
Obi is completely unqualified.
Obi has passion, but it is ill-informed.
Obi should be fired for his inability to communicate with the local villagers.
