Because of Winn-Dixie - Chapters 19 - 20

Front

What does Opal's behavior towards Otis reveal about her personality?

Back

Opal cares about other people and does not want them to feel uncomfortable.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What word did the preacher use to describe the candy?

Back

melancholy

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Why did Otis go to jail?

Back

He hit the police after they asked him to stop playing music on the street.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

Why did Opal sweep the floor slowly at Gertrude's Pets?

Back

She wanted to keep Otis company since he seemed lonely.

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CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Front

What does Opal's feeling about her mother represent?

Back

Because her mother is gone, Opal feels like something is missing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What is the main theme of 'Because of Winn-Dixie'?

Back

Friendship and the importance of community.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

How does Opal's relationship with Winn-Dixie affect her life?

Back

Winn-Dixie helps Opal make friends and feel less lonely.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What does the character of Otis represent in the story?

Back

Otis represents the idea of redemption and the importance of second chances.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Front

What lesson does Opal learn about friendship?

Back

Opal learns that true friends accept each other's flaws.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

How does the setting influence the story?

Back

The small town setting creates a close-knit community where relationships are important.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3