Opal and Winn Dixie
How old is Opal?
Ten
What is the name Opal calls the Dewberry boys?
Bald headed-babies, Losers, Meany-pants, or Witches
Bald headed-babies
What is Winn-Dixie’s biggest fear?
Being left alone, Baths, Thunderstorms, or Bicycles
Thunderstorms
Miss Franny Block is a lady from the church or the town librarian?
The Town Librarian
What does Opal learn about Amanda Wilkinson that explains why Amanda is so “pinch-faced”?
Amanda's father died or Amanda's brother died
Amanda's brother died
When Opal first meets Winn-Dixie he is a
dirty dog barking or a dirty dog with matted fur
a dirty dog with matted fur
Opal and Stevie Dewberry eventually
Become friends, Leave each other alone, Fight, or grow up and get married
Leave each other alone
Which of these best describes how Opal ends up owning Winn-Dixie?
She sees the dog running loose in the grocery store and decides to adopt him.
She asks her dad for permission to get a dog and then adopts Winn-Dixie when she sees him at the grocery store.
She sees the dog running loose in the grocery store and decides to adopt him.
After he returned from the war Littmus W. Block decided to start a candy factory or a food factory?
Candy Factory
Which of these statements best describes the overall theme of the book?
Bad things sometimes happen to good people.
It is possible to build a group of friends that is like family.
Loneliness never stops after it starts.
It is possible to build a group of friends that is like family.
Opal hasn't seen her mom in three or seven years?
Seven
In the Open Arms Baptist Church people sit on?
lawn chairs
What is the primary reason Opal works
at Gertrude’s pets sweeping and cleaning?
Because she needs money or to get the red collar and leash for Winn-Dixie.
To get the red collar and leash for Winn-Dixie.
What was the secret ingredient in Littmus Lozenges?
Sadness, Root Beer, or Strawberry
Sadness
What did Opal’s mother liked to sit and do all day long?
Pray or Listen to Stories
Listen to Stories
Opal’s mother knew a lot about cooking or constellations?
Constellations
Which statement best describes Opal’s relationship with her father?
They don’t really get along very well at all.
They are somewhat distant because preaching often distracts her father, but they do love each other.
They are somewhat distant because preaching often distracts her father, but they do love each other.
Opal primarily enjoys her time in Gloria’s backyard because Gloria has great stories to tell or
Gloria listens to Opal with all her heart?
Gloria listens to Opal with all her heart
Who does Opal meet because of Winn-Dixie’s actions?
Gloria Dump, Amanda Wilkinson, Dewberry boys, or The preacher
Gloria Dump
Where do the main character and her father live?
In a small house, in a house attached to a church, or in a trailer park
In a trailer park
What does Winn-Dixie chase around the Open Arms Baptist Church?
A Cat or A Mouse
A Mouse
One of Opal’s primary character traits is that she is
Caring, insecure, angry, or impatient
Caring
Which answer best describes why Opal is so lonely at the beginning of the book?
She has just moved to a new town and doesn’t know anyone.
She has moved to a new town and doesn’t know anyone. In addition, her mother just recently left her family, and she misses her.
She has just moved to a new town and doesn’t know anyone.
What is Opal’s initial reaction when she learns that Otis has been to jail?
She is nervous and doesn’t know exactly what to think.
She is completely accepting.
She is afraid of Otis.
She is completely accepting.
Which of these is a life lesson that Gloria Dump explains to Opal?
Hard work always pays off.
Don’t judge people based on their past actions; only judge them based on their present actions.
When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.
Don’t judge people based on their past actions; only judge them based on their present actions.