Because of Winn-Dixie Chapters 18-26

Why do Gloria and the preacher have a similar reaction after tasting the Litmus Lozenge?

• Gloria and the preacher each have had someone they care about pass away.

• Gloria and the preacher both thought it tasted bad.

• Gloria and the preacher each didn't like the candy.

• Gloria and the preacher both have experienced someone they love leaving them.

How does Opal feel when she discovers why Otis was locked up in jail?

• Opal was shocked and does not feel safe being friends with Otis.

• Opal is relieved that Otis is not a danger to her, just police officers.

• Opal is grateful that Otis found the courage to tell her, and she realizes how lonely he is

• Opal things Otis should apologize for his mistakes.

How do the ideas in Chapter 20 build on ideas in Chapter 21?

• In chapter 20, Opal realizes how sad everyone is, and in chapter 21 she makes a plan to help everyone.

• In chapter 20 Opal understands why everyone feels so lonely, and in chapter 21 she gets Winn-Dixie to help her with the plan.

• In chapter 20 Opal discovers why Gloria is sad, and in chapter 21 she invites Gloria's family and friends to the party.

• In chapter 20, Opal gets a great idea, and in chapter 21 she continues to put her plan into action.

Which character trait best describes Otis?

• amusing

• embarrassed

• lonely

• forgetful

Why does Gloria insist that Opal greet the Dewberry boys at the party?

• Gloria wants Opal to be polite to the party guests.

• Gloria wants Opal to understand that the Dewberry boys have experienced sadness.

• Gloria thinks Opal needs to change her opinion of the boys.

• Gloria believes that all people are lonely.

What happened because of the storm during the party at Gloria Dump's house?

• Opal tells the preacher how sad she feels when he hides in his turtle shell.

• The preacher forces Opal to give up looking for Winn-Dixie.

• Opal and her father have a chance to talk privately about their situation.

• Opal realizes that she doesn't know a lot about Winn-Dixie.

What conclusion can readers draw about Opal at the end of chapter 25?

• Opal is determined now more than ever to be with her mother.

• Opal realizes how rude she has been to the preacher and to others.

• Opal has become full of courage.

• Opal's relationship with her father has changed.

How do Opal's feelings toward her mother change?

• Opal still misses her mother, but she is not lonely anymore.

• Opal is angry that her mother is not coming back to her and the preacher.

• Opal wants her mother to return, but realizes that it will never happen as long as her daddy is a preacher.

• Opal realizes that she does not need her mother anymore now that she has the preacher and Winn-Dixie.