Vocabulary
a person who proclaims the gospel as a job
preacher
shaking due to fear or excitement
trembling
Opal found her dog, Winn-Dixie, at a local _____.
grocery store
Why did Opal write down the list about her mama?
She wanted to memorize it.
to push or poke gently
nudge
reliable; honest
trustworthy
Opal compares her father, the preacher, to a _____.
turtle
Miss Franny Block at first confused Winn-Dixie for a _____.
bear
a group of people gathered together for worship
congregation
Where does the story take place?
Naomi, Florida
Which of the following is a talent of Winn-Dixie?
smiling
Why does Opal go to Gertrude’s Pets?
to buy a collar and leash for Winn-Dixie
had in mind; planned to do
intended
When does the story take place?
(Season)
Summer
When Opal asked her father to tell her ten things about her mama, he _____.
agreed to share ten things
a person who works for someone else for payment
employee
The preacher tells Opal that her mama felt like a “bug under a microscope.” What does this most likely mean?
She felt like everyone was always inspecting her.