Characters
Why does Opal name the dog Winn-Dixie?
She found him at the grocery store, Winn Dixie
What is theme?
The central message that the author wants the reader to understand.
What does peculiar mean?
Strange/odd
What did Miss Franny think Winn-Dixie was as he looked in the window of the library?
A bear
What state does the story take place?
Florida
What are the names of the Dewberry boys?
Stevie and Dunlap
How do you find a theme?
Make inferences
What does manufacture mean?
To make, usually several of the same things
Why did Otis go to jail?
He wouldn’t stop playing his guitar when the police asked him to
What is the name of the library?
What did Litmus create?
Litmus Lozenge
Give three examples of a theme topic
Ms. Movitz will let you know if you are right
What does melancholy mean?
A feeling of sadness
What did Winn-Dixie do in the church?
He chased a mouse and caught it.
What was the tree in Gloria's backyard called?
Who is Carson and what happened to him?
Amanda's brother who drowned
What theme does the author teach us about friendship?
You can find friendship in unexpected places
Friendship can be a source of healing and happiness
Friends love you despite knowing the worst about you
Friends get us through tough times
Friendship can even come in the form of a dog
What does ignorant mean?
Lacking information about someone or something
What animal does Opal keep comparing her father to?
Turtle
What is the name of the pet store?
Gertrude's Pets
Who was Opal’s first friend in Naomi?
Miss. Franny Block
What theme does the author (and Gloria Dump) teach us about judging others?
You can't always judge people by what they have done but should judge them based on what they do.
What does potluck mean?
A meal where everyone participating brings a dish to share
What did Miss Franny's father give her for her birthday?
A Library
Where had Winn-Dixie been during the thunderstorm?
Under Gloria's bed