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The Kitchen God's Wife
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Who is Pearl really mourning for?
Her father
Aunt Du
Her grandmother
Her former self
2
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What does Winnie's 'fish' story illustrate?
How to bargain
Her bad luck
Her determination
Her love of food
3
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What do Winnie's anecdotes indicate about her life?
She is a liar
She is popular
She is boring
She has secrets
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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
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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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