Because of Winn-Dixie Review

Why does Opal compare thinking about her mama to a hole from a lost tooth?

• Both losing a tooth and losing her mama do not make sense to Opal.

• Opal knows that her mama will come back, just like a tooth always grows back.

• The hole from a lost tooth is like her mama because Opal thinks that both are reasons to be angry.

• The hole from a lost tooth is hard to get used to and it is hard for Opal to get used to her mama being gone.

What has Opal learned about friendship at the end of the book?

• Opal has learned that she can learn valuable lessons from friends who are not like her.

• Opal has learned not to care about friendship and companionship.

• Opal has learned to value friendship and companionship.

• Opal has learned that friendship can make you nervous.

• Opal has learned that you cannot ever make new friends.

Where does Opal first meet Winn-Dixie?

• Open Arms Baptist Church

• the library

• the trailer park she lived in

• a grocery store

What does Opal have to do for Gloria to agree for her to have a party at her house?

• Sing to Gloria

• Tell Amanda she is sorry

• Invite the Dewberry boys

• Clean Gloria's house

Which part of Plot Mountain does this sentence best describe: Opal loses Winn-Dixie and has a heart-to-heart conversation with her daddy in the process.

• climax

• exposition

• conclusion

• falling action

What part of Plot Mountain best describes the following sentence: Opal isn’t lonely anymore and doesn’t miss her mom as much.

• exposition

• climax

• conclusion

• rising action

Who is the narrator of Because of Winn-Dixie?

• Winn-Dixie

• the Preacher

• Gloria Dump

• Opal

Where was Opal's favorite place to be that summer?

• the church

• Gloria Dump's yard

• Miss Franny's library

• Gertrude's Pets

How were Opal's mom and Gloria Dump alike?

• They both drank and couldn't stop.

• They both liked to eat peanut butter.

• They both loved Winn-Dixie.

• They both lived in Naomi, Florida.

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

• Friendship and forgiveness

• Adventure and mystery

• Science and technology

• War and peace