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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
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Chapters 13-15
Chapters 16-18
Chapters 19-21
Chapters 22-24
Chapters 25-26
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Chapters 25-26 Quiz
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Chapters 25-26 Quiz
1
of 5
What is the real reason for Winnie and Pearl's trip to China?
To collect their heirlooms
To find medicinal herbs
To scatter ashes
To tour the country
2
of 5
What does Pearl confront Mary about?
Lying about illness
Her criticism of Phil
Her sympathetic attitude
Her attire
3
of 5
What is Helen rarely honest about?
Her finances
Her past lovers
Her medical history
Her faults
4
of 5
What does Winnie want Pearl to do with the statue?
Tell it her problems
Give it to Cleo
Sell it in America
Pass it on
5
of 5
How does the narrative change in this last chapter?
Present to past
Dialogue to monologue
Past to present
Monologue to dialogue
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