Characters
What is the profession of Opal's dad?
He is a preacher.
How did Opal get Winn-Dixie?
She said it was her dog when she found it in the Winn-Dixie store.
In what country does the story of the book take place?
The United States of America
What type of text is Because of Winn-Dixie? A narrative text, an informative text, or a persuasive text?
Because of Winn-Dixie is a narrative text.
In what other type of media can we find the story of Because of Winn-Dixie?
Movies
What is the full name of the witch-looking lady?
Gloria Dump
What interrupts the party at the end of the story?
A sudden storm.
How many chapters does the book have?
It has 26 chapters.
How does the author show that we should not be judgemental?
By showing the kindness of Gloria Dump and her troubled past / By showing us the mistaken reaction from Opal towards the Dewberry brothers / By telling us that Otis is not truly dangerous and just loves music / Other
How can you relate with Opal's experiences in the book?
Making friends / Arriving to a new town / Missing a parent / Caring for a pet / Other
Why does Opal feel sad at the beginning of the story?
She has no friends / She knows nothing about her mother
Why did Littmus W. Block decide to start a candy business?
Because he wanted to have something sweet and let people have something sweet to cope with sadness.
Where does Opal work to get Winn-Dixie's collar and leash?
Gertrude's Pets
What is the point of telling the reader about Winn-Dixie's fear of thunder in the middle of the book?
Provide an explanation for a later event / Foreshadow a situation later in the story.
Why did Dunlap and Stevie Dewberry think that Gloria was a witch?
She shares characteristics with traditional witches: she wore a hat / she had a tree with hanging bottles in her backyard / her frontyard was overgrown and had lots of different plants.
What was the occupation of Ms. Franny's great-grandfather?
A soldier and then a candy maker.
Why was Otis imprisoned?
For assaulting a police officer.
What dog breed is Winn-Dixie?
It is not mentioned. He is just ugly.
What is the climax of the story?
When Winn-Dixie runs away and Opal has a heart-to-heart with her dad.
What themes are present in Because of Winn-Dixie? Name two!
Friendship / Forgiveness / Moving on / Letting go / Relationships / Bonding / Judgement /Sadness and happiness / Family / Loss / Community
Other than Opal, who usually listens to Otis play the guitar to the pet shop animals?
Sweety Pie Thomas
What happened to Amanda's little brother, Carson?
He drowned.
Who wrote Because of Winn-Dixie?
Kate DiCamillo
What makes Opal a likeable character? Name three characteristics!
She is a girl / She is an only-child / She is the daughter of a preacher / She is overall polite and understanding / She is lonely / Her mother is not present / Other
Why would playing the guitar soothe the animals at the pet shop?
Music transcends human language / Animals can appreciate music / Nature is susceptible to music