Characters 1
A smiling, ugly dog.
Winn-Dixie
Parrot who loved Winn-Dixie.
Gertrude
What was Winn-Dixie named after?
A grocery store called Winn-Dixie
What was the one thing that Opal's mom left behind?
Opal
What is the theme of the book?
Friendship
Someone who was lonely and unhappy until she met a dog and made new friends.
Opal
Someone who the kids were originally afraid of, but turned out to be nice and caring.
Gloria Dump
How did the preacher feel about Winn-Dixie at the beginning of the book?
He did not care for Winn-Dixie and did not want to keep him
What did Gloria's bottle tree represent?
All of her mistakes from the past
What point of view is the book written in?
Opal's point of view
Someone who changed throughout the story and grew closer to their daughter and Winn-Dixie.
The Preacher
Two people who were rude and mean to Opal, but changed by the end of the story.
Stevie and Dunlap
How did Opal feel in her new town when she first arrived?
Lonely, like an outsider, and she had no friends
What can you infer will happen after the ending?
Opal will spend lots of time with her new friends. Opal and the Preacher will continue growing closer, and Opal will learn more about her mom.
What character trait do both Opal and Winn-Dixie share?
Thoughtful
Someone who had a tough time growing up and had trouble being nice.
Amanda
Someone who loved music.
Otis
Who needed who more...Opal or Winn-Dixie?
Trick question, they both equally needed each other
How does Opal's experiences in the new town change her character?
At first, she was lonely, felt like an outsider, and did not trust anyone. Then she met new people, made friends, and was able to accept that her mom was gone.
What lesson can we learn from the book? What is the moral of the story?
Do not judge others based on their past. Show kindness and friendship towards everyone. You can make friends with anybody. Accept life and find happiness wherever you can.
Someone who enjoys sharing stories.
Miss Franny
Someone who looks up to Opal and loves Winn-Dixie.
Sweetie Pie
What was the bear doing in the library from Miss Franny's story?
He was walking around and sniffing the air.
How does Opal's relationship with the Preacher change throughout the book?
In the beginning, they were not very close and hid their feelings. By the end, they became closer and discussed how they felt about the mom and Winn-Dixie.
What lesson can we learn based on the character Gloria?
Do not judge a book by its cover