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The Kitchen God's Wife
Amy Tan
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Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Chapters 1–3
Chapters 4–6
Chapters 7–9
Chapters 10–12
Chapters 13–15
Chapters 16–18
Chapters 19–21
Chapters 22–24
Chapters 25–26
Characters
Character List
Pearl Louie Brandt
Helen
Winnie Louie
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
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Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotes Explained
Further Study
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Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Chapters 1-3
Chapters 4-6
Chapters 7-9
Chapters 10-12
Chapters 13-15
Chapters 16-18
Chapters 19-21
Chapters 22-24
Chapters 25-26
Study Questions
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Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
Further Study
Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
1
of 5
What separates Winnie and Pearl the most?
They hate each other
They don't understand each other
Jealousy
Years of lying
2
of 5
Why is Pearl not considered 'three-dimensional'?
She mostly listens
Her life is boring
She is too American
She hates her life
3
of 5
What is the source of Helen's happiness in life?
Her religious beliefs
Her stubbornness
Her optimism
Her family life
4
of 5
What do Winnie's name changes signify?
A change in plot
A change in narration
A change in family
A change of self
5
of 5
Why is Winnie both weak and strong?
Her optimism
Her wealthy background
Her religious beliefs
Her friendships
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