Characters
What word best describes Opal at the beginning of the story?
lonely
Why did Opal and her father move to Naomi?
For the preacher’s job
"You can always trust a dog who likes peanut butter." Who said it?
Gloria Dump
What is the point of view (POV) of the story?
1st person, past tense
Who had bottles hanging in their backyard?
Gloria Dump
What did Winn-Dixie do when left alone?
Howled
"I forgot one very important thing she left behind." Who said it?
the preacher
What genre is Because of Winn-Dixie?
Realistic fiction
What did Otis do that made the animals calm?
Played music for them
Why did Opal have a job at the pet shop?
To earn a collar and leash for Winn-Dixie
"Do you think everybody misses somebody?" Who said it?
Opal
One theme is friendship. Name one way friendship is shown.
EX: Sweetie Pie inviting Opal to her party or Opal cheering up Gloria....
Who did Opal call "pinch-faced?"
Amanda
Why did Opal want to throw a party?
To make friends and cheer others
"I feel sorry for them being locked up all the time." Who said it?
Otis
What is the title "Because of Winn-Dixie" referring to?
Opal made friends and changed because of finding Winn-Dixie
Who said, "I’ll race you back to the house"?
Dunlap
What happened during the big party?
A storm scared Winn-Dixie and he ran away
"I'm having a party. Do you want to come?" Who said it?
Sweetie Pie
How does Opal change from the beginning to the end of the book?
She becomes less lonely and learns to accept her mother's absence