War That Saved My Life Plot I
Who does Ada write a letter to in Chapter 15?
Her mother
Why is Ada hesitant to write to her mother?
She fears her mother's reaction and doesn't know what to say
What does Gloria Dump show Opal in chapter 12?
Her "mistake" tree covered in bottles
Why does Opal visit Gloria Dump?
She wants to introduce Winn-Dixie to Gloria and spend time with her
Why does Ada feel nervous about writing the letter?
She is afraid of what her mother will say or do
What does Ada think about Susan's house compared to her old home?
It's much nicer and more comfortable than what she's used to
Why does Gloria have bottles hanging in her tree?
To remind her of the mistakes she made in the past
What does Opal notice about Gloria's yard?
It's full of beautiful plants and a big tree covered in bottles
What does Ada discover about Susan's feelings towards them?
Susan seems to care about Ada and Jamie, even though she wasn't expecting to take care of them
Who encourages Ada to write to her mother?
Susan Smith
What does Gloria tell Opal about judging people?
That you can't judge people by what they've done in the past-only by what they're doing now
What does Winn-Dixie do while Opal talks to Gloria?
He explores the yard and enjoys being around Gloria
What skill does Ada start practicing in this chapter?
Learning how to ride a pony
What emotion does Ada struggle with in this chapter?
She feels torn between wanting to belong with Susan and fearing her mother's control
How does Opal feel about Gloria Dump?
She likes and trusts her
What does Opal start to realize about her own life after talking to Gloria?
That people in her town have stories and struggles she may not know about
How does Ada react when she heard Susan call her brave?
She feels surprised and unsure if it's true
How does Susan react when Ada mentions her mother in the letter?
What lesson does Opal learn from her conversation with Gloria?
That people aren't just their mistakes, and everyone has a story
What lesson does Gloria want Opal to learn from the mistake tree?
Not to judge people based on their past, but by who they are now