Opal and Winn-Dixie Quiz

What did Opal do to keep the manager from calling the dog pound?

• She said "he's my dog" and called him over.

• She ran away with the dog.

• She paid the manager.

• She hid the dog.

How did Opal’s father remind her of a turtle?

• He stayed quiet "in his shell" and didn't talk to her about her mother.

• He moved very slowly.

• He liked to swim.

• He had a pet turtle.

Why did Opal say there were 10 things she wanted to know about her mom?

• She is 10 years old and she wants to learn one thing for each year.

• Her mom left 10 years ago.

• Her mom had 10 favorite things.

• She found 10 letters from her mom.

How did Opal know Winn-Dixie did not like to be left alone?

• Winn-Dixie would howl when they left him alone.

• He would hide under the bed.

• He would run away.

• He would bark at strangers.

Why can Opal sympathize with Winn-Dixie?

• She was left alone by her mother and she feels alone.

• She also loves thunderstorms.

• She has a pet turtle.

• She likes to play in the rain.

Why did Opal want a job at the pet store?

• She wanted to get a leash and collar for Winn-Dixie.

• She wanted to buy a new toy.

• She wanted to meet new friends.

• She wanted to learn about animals.

What does Winn-Dixie have a pathological fear of?

• He is scared of thunderstorms.

• He is scared of cats.

• He is scared of water.

• He is scared of heights.

Why did Otis feel sorry for the animals?

• He was in jail and knows what it's like to be in a cage.

• He lost his pet.

• He loves animals.

• He works at the zoo.

How does Gloria Dump "see" people since she can’t see well with her eyes?

• She "sees" them with her heart when she gets to know them.

• She uses a magnifying glass.

• She listens to their voices.

• She asks others to describe them.

Why does Gloria have bottles hanging from her tree?

• To remind her of bad things she has done and to keep them in the past.

• To make music when the wind blows.

• To scare away birds.

• To decorate for a party.