What should you judge people by, according to Gloria?
By what they are doing now, not their past.
What is one reason Opal wants to throw the party?
to bring all of the lonely people together.
Which word best describes Otis when he arrives at the party?
nervous or frightened
Where was Winn-Dixie hiding when the thunderstorm was happening?
under the bed
What do the bottles on Gloria Dump's tree represent?
all her past mistakes (or ghosts)
Why does Opal start treating Amanda with more compassion?
because Opal learns that Amanda little bother drowned the year before
When the party moves inside, why does Opal start to panic?
Winn-Dixie is missing
When the preacher tells Opal it's time to stop the search and go back, how does Opal feel?
angry
What is a Litmus Lozenge?
a candy that tastes both sweet and sorrowful
Read this passage from Chapter 17.
"And he sat down on what used to be the front
step of his house, and he cried and cried. He
cried just like a baby."
This line contains which figurative language?
Simile
What adjective best describes Gloria Dump?
Wise
Read this line from the text:
"He did something I never in a million years thought a Dewberry boy would do. He held out his hand to help me up."
This line contains which type of figurative language?
hyperbole
Which character trait best describes Otis?
lonely and/or shy
Read this passage from Chapter 18:
"Other people’s tragedies should not be the subject of idle conversation. There was no reason for me to tell you."
The word tragedies most likely means ---.
heartbreaks
Read this passage from Chapter 23:
"I felt like crying. It was my fault. I was supposed to hold on to him. And I forgot."
Which definition of fault is used in this
sentence?
responsibility for a problem, mistake, bad situation
What makes Opal miss her mama a little less?
her family, her new friends, and Winn-Dixie.
Which word best describes Opal’s first thoughts of the Dewberry brothers, Otis, and Amanda Wilkinson?
She judges them before she gets to know them.
How does Opal feel about her mama not being there for her?
She has an empty spot where she should be.
Read this passage from Chapter 21:
"I talked to him real soft and gentle and low, like he was a wild animal that I was trying to get to take food out of my hand."
Which type of figurative language is used?
simile
What is one theme (lesson) in the novel?
1. Friendships are important
2. Don't be quick to judge others.
3. Forgive others and be compassionate