A person who travels to another country to teach others about his/her religion
missionary
To slightly push someone/ usually to get his/her attention
nudge
Strange or unusual
peculiar
A condition in which a rule does not have to be followed
Exception
To move at a quick, steady pace
Trotting
Phrase that expresses ideas of beliefs
motto
A group of people usually at church
congregation
A speech on a religious subject, typically given during a church service
sermon
Slip or slide out of control
skidding
An animal that does not have a home or an owner
stray
Central idea of a book, play, or party
theme
A meal in which everyone brings a dish
potluck
Very loud, long cry
howled
Opal and her father live in a trailer park. Which of the following describes the trailer park? lots of kids/ very loud/ lots of older people
lots of older people
What animal does Opal refer to when she talks about the preacher?
turtle
What was the name of the city and state where Opal and her dad moved to?
Naomi, Florida
Who was Opal’s first friend (besides Winn Dixie) in Naomi?
Miss Franny Block
The preacher, Opal’s dad, told her ten things about her mom. List FIVE of them.
1. she loved to hear a story 2. she could make anyone laugh 3. she was a fast runner 4. she couldn't cook 5. she hated being a preacher's wife 6. she was good at planting things 7. she knew the constellations 8. she had a drinking problem 9. she had red hair and freckles 10. she loved Opal
What was the theme of Sweetie Pie's party?
Pink
How do you know that Gertrude liked Winn-Dixie?
Gertrude flew and landed on Winn-Dixie's head
What did Miss Franny think Winn Dixie was as he looked into the window of the library?
a bear
What did Winn Dixie see when he was in the church?
a mouse
Why did Opal want to get a job at Gertrude’s Pet Store?
She wanted to buy a red leash and collar for Winn-Dixie
In Chapter One at the very beginning of the book, what was the setting?
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie was running across the floor at the church very quickly, shooting back and forth. Opal said he liked like a _____ _______.
Furry Bullet