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The Kitchen God's Wife
Amy Tan
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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
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Pearl Louie Brandt
Helen
Winnie Louie
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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
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Chapters 1-3 Quiz
1
of 5
Who is Pearl really mourning for?
Her father
Aunt Du
Her grandmother
Her former self
2
of 5
What does Winnie's 'fish' story illustrate?
How to bargain
Her bad luck
Her determination
Her love of food
3
of 5
What do Winnie's anecdotes indicate about her life?
She is a liar
She is popular
She is boring
She has secrets
4
of 5
When is the gulf between Pearl's American and Chinese selves most evident?
The wedding
Her arguments with Winnie
The Buddhist funeral traditions
The food served
5
of 5
What does the drive between San Jose and San Francisco represent for Pearl?
Her love of America
Her freedom from home
Emotional distance with Winnie
Learning more about motherhood
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