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Where does Opal first meet Winn-Dixie?
A grocery store.
What does Opal call her father in her head?
The preacher.
What sad event happened in Amanda Wilkinson's past?
Why did Opal start sweeping at Gertrude's Pets?
Because she wants to buy a collar and leash for Winn-Dixie.
What do the Dewberry boys call Gloria Dump?
A witch.
Why did Opal and her father move to Naomi, Florida?
Opal's father got a new job.
What does Ms. Franny mistake Winn-Dixie for when she first sees him?
A bear.
How does Opal often describe Amanda Wilkinson?
As pinch-faced.
What does Winn-Dixie have a pathological fear of?
Thunderstorms.
What happens when Otis plays his guitar to the animals?
They all sit on the floor, perfectly still.
What animal does Opal compare her father to and WHY?
A turtle, because he always puts his head inside his shell.
Sorrow.
When the party moves inside, why does Opal start to panic?
Winn-Dixie is missing.
Why was Otis sent to jail?
He hit a police officer.
How did Gloria Dump and Opal become friends?
Winn-Dixie ran into her yard.
What color hair does Opal have?
Red hair.
What was the theme of Sweetie Pie's birthday party?
Pink.
Why was Opal so upset when her father said they were done searching outside for Winn-Dixie?
Opal felt like he was giving up, just like he gave up looking for her mama.
What makes Opal miss her mama a little less?
What does Opal have to do for Gloria to agree to have a party at her house?
Opal has to invite the Dewberry Boys to the party.
List 3 of the 10 things Opal knew about her mama.
Opal's father tells her that her mother was funny, had red hair, liked to plant things, could run fast, couldn't cook, loved stories, knew all the constellations, hated being a preacher's wife, drank a lot, and loved her daughter very much.
List of the 10 things Opal knew about Winn-Dixie.
Winn-Dixie has a pathological fear of thunderstorms. He likes to smile and run fast, and he snores. He can catch mice gently. He likes to meet people and eat peanut butter, and he can’t be left alone. He likes to sit on furniture and doesn’t mind going to church.
What is the meaning behind Gloria Dump's Mistake Tree?
It keeps away the ghosts of the things she's done wrong in the past.
Where was Winn-Dixie hiding during the thunderstorm at the party?
Under Gloria's bed.
According to Gloria Dump, what should you trust people by?
By what they are doing now, not what they did in the past.