According to the novel, which of these society has "Fat-farms", where girls were force-fed to fatten them in the novel

Analyzing the question: This is a literature-in-English question about a novel on JAMB's recommended list. It asks which society has "fat-farms" where girls are force-fed to be fattened up.

The concept: Leblouh (also spelled leblouh or gavage) is a real traditional practice in Mauritania. Girls, sometimes as young as 5, were sent to "fat farms" (or fattening camps) and force-fed large quantities of milk and food. The aim was to make them plump for marriage, because in that culture, a fuller figure was seen as a sign of wealth, beauty and good marriage prospects.

Working through the options:

• A. Niger: Niger has the Wodaabe and other groups, but "fat-farms" are not the widely known association.
• B. Mauritania: This is the society famous for force-feeding girls in "fat farms" (leblouh). ✔
• C. Ibadan: This is a Nigerian city, not a society known for this practice.
• D. Ghana: There is no well-known fat-farm tradition in Ghana.

Note on the novel: I can't pin down from the question alone which novel's passage this comes from.

Answer: B. Mauritania

Exam tip: In literature questions, link the detail to its cultural or geographic setting. "Fat-farms" and force-feeding of girls means Mauritania (leblouh). A good way to remember it is "Mauritania = Marriage-ready Meals."