Characters
Who is the main character?
Opal
Where does Opal live?
Naomi
What does Winn-Dixie do in the grocery store?
He runs around the store and causes a commotion
How does Opal feel when she first finds Winn-Dixie?
She feels happy and connected to him.
Why does Opal bring Winn-Dixie home?
What is the name of the dog?
Winn-Dixie
Where does Opal first find Winn-Dixie?
In the produce section of The Winn-Dixie Grocery Store
Why does Opal want to keep him?
She feels sorry for him and wants to give him a home.
Why does Opal feel about her father?
She loves him but sometimes feels like he is distant because he is very busy.
Why does Opal talk to her father about the dog?
She needs his permission to keep Winn-Dixie
Who is Opal's Father?
The Preacher
What town does the story take place in?
Naomi, Florida
What does Winn-Dixie do that makes people notice him?
He smiles and shows his teeth in a way that looks like he is smiling.
What kind of dog is Winn-Dixie?
He is friendly, loving, and good at making people feel comfortable.
What does Opal ask her father about her mother?
She asks him to tell her ten things about her mother
What does Opal name the dog and why?
Winn-Dixie, because she found him in the store.
Where does Opal take Winn-Dixie after finding him?
Home to the preacher.
How does Winn-Dixie help Opal make friends?
Winn-Dixie helps Opal meet and talk to people in her community.
What does Opal want to learn about her mother?
She wants to know more about her mother and why she left.
What does Opal learn about her mother?
She learns 10 things.
What does Opal name the dog?
Winn-Dixe
Where does Opal take Winn-Dixie after finding him?
Home
What is Winn-Dixie's pathological fear?
Thunderstorms
How does Winn-Dixie help Opal make friends?
Winn-Dixie helps Opal meet and talk to people in her community.
What happens because Opal brings Winn-Dixie home?
Winn-Dixie becomes her companion and helps her begin making friends.