Winn Dixie Ch. 1-6 Skills Quiz

What is the main reason Opal decides to take Winn-Dixie home with her?

• She thinks he is a very well-behaved dog.

• She feels lonely and believes Winn-Dixie can be her friend.

• She wants to protect him from going to the pound.

• She believes her father will appreciate having a dog.

How does Opal convince her father to let Winn-Dixie stay?

• By promising to take full responsibility for him.

• By showing him how well Winn-Dixie behaves.

• By crying until he agrees.

• By explaining that Winn-Dixie is a special dog.

What is unique about Winn-Dixie's appearance?

• He has an unusually large tail.

• He is missing an ear.

• He has a large smile.

• He has different colored eyes.

Where does the story "Because of Winn-Dixie" take place?

• In a large city.

• In a small town in Florida.

• On a farm.

• In a suburban neighborhood.

What job does Opal's father have?

• He is a teacher.

• He is a police officer.

• He is a preacher.

• He is a veterinarian.

How does Winn-Dixie react to thunderstorms?

• He becomes very calm.

• He hides under the bed.

• He runs away.

• He barks loudly.

What does Opal learn about her mother from her father?

• Her mother left because she didn't like small towns.

• Her mother was very funny.

• Her mother loved to swim.

• Her mother left when Opal was three years old.

Why does Opal ask her father to tell her ten things about her mother?

• She is writing a school report.

• She wants to feel closer to her mother.

• She is angry with her father.

• She is planning to find her mother.

What does Opal name the dog she finds at the grocery store?

• Sunshine.

• Buddy.

• Winn-Dixie.

• Max.

How does Opal's father react when she first brings Winn-Dixie home?

• He is angry and tells her to take the dog back.

• He is indifferent and doesn't care.

• He is happy and welcomes the dog.

• He is hesitant but allows the dog to stay for a trial period.