Exploring "Because of Winn-Dixie"

What kind of dog is Winn-Dixie?

• Labrador

• German Shepherd

• Boxer

• Mixed breed

Why is the protagonist's name India Opal Buloni?

• It was her mother's name

• Her father chose it from a sermon

• She was named after a friend of the family

• She picked it herself

Where does Opal find Winn-Dixie?

• At a church

• At the grocery store

• In an abandoned house

• At a pet adoption center

What does Opal's father tell her to do in order to make friends?

• Join a local club

• Go to the library

• Volunteer at the pet store

• Meet five new people

What does the word "preacher" refer to in the book?

• A church singer

• Opal's father

• A type of bird

• A local politician

What does Opal ask her father to tell her about her mother?

• Ten things she likes

• Ten things she dislikes

• Ten things that make her laugh

• Ten things he likes about her

Who is Miss Franny Block?

• A librarian

• A school teacher

• A grocery store owner

• A neighbor

What does the term "pathological fear" mean as used in the book?

• A reasonable fear

• A fear of paths

• An extreme, irrational fear

• A fear that can be cured

What does Gloria Dump do that makes Opal feel welcome?

• She gives Opal candy

• She listens to Opal's stories

• She invites Opal to a party

• She teaches Opal to read

What is the setting of the book "Because of Winn-Dixie"?

• A big city

• A seaside town

• A small town in Florida

• A farm in the countryside