Characters
Story Events
Comprehension 1
Comprehension 2
100

Who is the main character? 

India Opal

100

What happened to Opal's mother? 

She left the family.

100

Slid out of control, usually while moving fast.

Skidded

100

What animal does Opal compare her father to? 

a turtle 
200

What can Winn-Dixie do that most other animals can't? (Think: what can he do that mimics humans?)

He can smile. 

200

What did Winn-Dixie do at the church service? 

He caught a mouse

200

What does Opal want to buy from Gertrude’s pets?

a red leash and collar 

200

True or False: Winn-Dixie is a clean and well-groomed dog when Opal finds him 

False 

300

Who is the librarian? 

Mrs. Franny Block 

300

How many things did Opal want to know about her mother? 

10 things 

300
Whose birthday party does Opal get invited to? 

Sweetie Pie's birthday party 

300

Which of the following does Opal have in common with her mother: 

Red hair 

Brown Eyes 

Her love of writing 

Red Hair 

400

Who is Otis? 

Pet store worker 

400
What animal broke into the library when Mrs. Franny was younger? 

A bear. 

400

Who gave Mrs. Franny her library? 

Her father 
400

Where did Opal and Winn-Dixie meet? 

At the store called Winn-Dixie 

500

Who is the preacher? 

Opal's father

500

What state does the story take place? 

Florida 
500

Who is the narrator of the story? 

Opal 

500

Other than Opal, who is obsessed with Winn-Dixie becasue he is a dog? 

Sweetie Pie Thomas