War That Saved My Life: The Journey
Where are Ada and Jamie traveling to?
The countryside, where children are being evacuated for safety during the war
Why does Ada feel out of place among other children?
She has never interacted with other kids and feels self-conscious about her foot.
Where does Opal take Winn-Dixie in this chapter?
To the Open Arms Baptist Church
Why do people at church laugh at Winn-Dixie?
He smiles at the preacher and acts playful
What is Ada experiencing for the first time on this journey?
Riding a train and seeing the world beyond her home.
How does Jamie's reaction to the train ride differ from Ada's?
Jamie is excited and unbothered, while Ada is nervous and overwhelmed?
What does Winn-Dixie do when he goes inside the church?
He runs in and makes everyone laugh
How does Winn-Dixie help Opal feel closer to her father?
By making him laugh, which helps Opal see a different side of him
How does Ada feel about being on the train and why?
Both excited and nervous because she has never been outside before
How does Ada's reaction to the train ride show what her life has been like?
She isn't used to new things and doesn't trust people easily because of how her mother treated her
How does Opal's father react when Winn-Dixie comes inside?
He is surprised but lets him stay
How does Winn-Dixie change the feelings in the church?
He makes it feel happy and relaxed instead of serious
Why does Ada observe everything around her so carefully?
She has been trapped at home her whole life and wants to absorb as much as she can
What does Ada do to hide her pain during the journey?
She stays quiet and tries not to show that her foot hurts
How doe the people at church react to Winn-Dixie?
They laugh and enjoy having him there
Why is it important that Winn-Dixie smiles at the preacher?
It shows even the preacher can be lighthearted and have fun
How does Ada's perspective on the outside world differ from Jamie's on the train
Ada is nervous and uncertain because she has never left home, while Jamie is excited and sees the trip as an adventure
Ada's decision to leave home despite her fear symbolize, symbolizes what?
Independence
What does this scene tell us about Opal's town?
The town is small, friendly, and welcoming
How does Opal's perspective on her father start to change in this chapter?
Seeing him accept Winn-Dixie makes her feel hopeful that he might open up to her more