Characters
This character is a dog that becomes Opal's best friend.
What is Winn-Dixie?
In which town does Opal live with her father?
What is Naomi, Florida?
This theme is a big focus as characters help each other form bonds and understanding, a focus of the storyline.
What is friendship?
How does Opal come to own Winn-Dixie?
What is she finds him at a supermarket and claims him as her dog?
What food does Opal and her father enjoy sharing in the story?
What are egg salad sandwiches?
This character is a young girl who moves to Naomi, Florida, with her father.
Who is Opal?
What is the primary setting of where Opal finds Winn-Dixie?
What is the Supermarket?
Opal's story illustrates this theme, especially in her understanding that everyone has worries.
What is empathy?
Why does Opal go to the library so often?
What is to spend time with Miss Franny and hear her stories?
Name the unique candy Miss Franny Block gives Opal that has a story connected to it.
What are Littmus Lozenges?
This character is a librarian and becomes friends with Opal.
Who is Miss Franny Block?
Opal often visits this place, which is full of books and run by Miss Franny Block.
What is the library?
Throughout the novel, Opal learns that everyone, including herself, deserves this, no matter their past.
What is forgiveness?
What special event does Opal organize at Gloria Dump's house?
What is a party?
LOSE POINTS
LOSE POINTS
This character is a little girl who enjoys making friends and has a love for music.
Who is Sweetie Pie Thomas?
The name of the store where Opal gets a job.
What is Gertrude's Pet Store?
This theme is evident in Opal's acceptance and love for others, regardless of differences.
What is acceptance?
What does Winn-Dixie have a fear of, which becomes a problem during the party?
What are thunderstorms?
Gloria tells Opal, “You can’t hold onto something that wants to go.” Who is Gloria referring to?
Gloria is talking about Winn-Dixie, but she could also be describing Opal's mother.
This character is a pet store owner and someone who likes to play guitar.
Who is Otis?
This is where Opal and her new friends gather for a party near the end of the book.
What is Gloria Dump's garden?
Freebie!
Freebie!
What job does Opal take on to save money, and who helps her with it?
What is working at the pet store, helped by Otis?
What lesson does Opal learn about acceptance during the course of the novel?
What is understanding that every person, including herself, is more than the mistakes they have made?