Because of Winn-Dixie

What problem does the narrator face at the beginning of the passage?

• A. The store does not sell collars for dogs.  

• B. The store does not allow dogs inside.  

• C. The narrator does not have enough money to buy dog food.

• D. The narrator does not want to buy a collar for Winn-Dixie.  

Why does the narrator offer to work at Gertrude’s Pets?

• A. She wants to spend more time with Otis.  

• B. She enjoys cleaning and helping in stores.  

• C. She needs money to buy the collar for Winn-Dixie.  

• D. She wants to play with the animals in the store.  

What is an important lesson that the narrator learns in the passage?

• A. It is important to always follow store rules.  

• B. Hard work and kindness can help solve problems.  

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  C. Animals should not be allowed in pet stores.  

• D. Working at a store is easier than it seems.

What does the reader learn about Otis from this passage?

• A. He is strict and does not like animals.  

• B. He is kind but unsure about trusting others.  

• C. He is mean and does not want to help the narrator.  

• D. He is shy and does not like talking to customers.  

Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that Winn-Dixie is special?  

• A. “Winn-Dixie was not allowed to come inside the store.”  

• B. “‘Gertrude is a pretty bird!’ screamed Gertrude.”  

• C. “And then Gertrude got real quiet.”  

• D. “‘You are better at making friends than anybody I have ever known.’”

Why does the author include the parrot, Gertrude, in the story? 

• A. To show that the pet store sells many different kinds of animals.  

• B. To make the scene more entertaining with a talking bird.  

• C. To help reveal Otis’s personality and his connection to animals.  

• D. To warn the narrator that she should not bring her dog inside.

What happens after the narrator suggests that Winn-Dixie should be allowed inside the store?

• A. Otis immediately agrees and opens the door for him.  

• B. Otis looks down at the counter, unsure of what to say.  

   

• C. Gertrude screams loudly and flaps her wings at Winn-Dixie.  

• D. The narrator decides to leave the store without buying anything.

What is the meaning of the word “installment” in paragraph 6?

• A. A small amount paid over time.  

• B. A discount given to a customer.  

• C. A free item that comes with a purchase.  

• D. A special type of collar for pets.

In the passage, the narrator tells Winn-Dixie, "You are better at making friends than anybody I have ever known." What evidence from the text supports this statement? Use details from the passage to explain your answer.