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The Kitchen God's Wife
Amy Tan
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Summary
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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
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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
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Chapters 7-9 Quiz
Further Study
Chapters 7-9 Quiz
1
of 5
Why would Wen Fu ultimately choose Winnie over Peanut?
She is prettier
Her father is rich
She wears less makeup
She is more romantic
2
of 5
How does Winnie feel after learning of Wen Fu's dastardly deeds?
Hopeful
Shameful
Happy
Lost
3
of 5
What did Wen Fu's family sell to make money?
Food
Garbage
Music
Clothes
4
of 5
What was Winnie awkward and innocent about?
Religious practices
Cooking for Wen Fu
Making friends with Helen
Sex with Wen Fu
5
of 5
What conversation topic helps showcase the gap between Winnie and Pearl?
Pop culture
War and history
Music preferences
Cooking styles
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