Because of Winn Dixie (Ch. 1-5)

Look at the underlined word in the sentence. Select the answer choice that means the same as the underlined word.

My mom bought fresh produce at the store.

(a)  

• fruits and vegetables
• milk and bread
• a fruit stand

Look at the underlined word in the sentence. Select the answer choice that means the same as the underlined word.

I met a missionary at church.

(a)  

• a person who travels around spreading the word of God
• a person who runs a grocery store
• a person who builds churches

Look at the underlined word in the sentence. Select the answer choice that means the same as the underlined word.

The boy was muttering to his teacher.

(a)  

• talking in a low, unclear voice
• making faces
• complaining about something

Look at the underlined word in the sentence. Select the answer choice that means the same as the underlined word.

We saw some constellations in the sky

• airplanes

• a group of stars

• birds that fly south in the winter

Look at the underlined word in the sentence. Select the answer choice that means the same as the underlined word.

The congregation enjoyed the speaker.

• an audience at a show

• a person who likes to talk a lot

• a group of church members

Choose the correct answer for each question.

The first setting of the story begins in a-

• grocery store

• library

• trailer park

Why do Opal and The Preacher move to Naomi, FL?

• because Opal's mother left them

• because they wanted to be close to the beach

• because The Preacher got a job at The Open Arms Baptist Church

Why did Opal tell the store manager that the dog belonged to her?

• because she always wanted a dog

• she was afraid the store manager would call the dog pound

• she thought the dog looked like her neighbor's dog and she wanted to return it

Which one of these is NOT a rule at the Friendly Corner’s Trailer Park?

• No pets

• No children

• No loud music

How are Winn Dixie and Opal alike?

• They are both dirty

• They both belong to the Preacher

• They both feel lonely and abandoned