Exploring Friendship in Because of Winn-Dixie

Opal cleans and bonds with her dog, Winn-Dixie, while sharing her family story. She introduces Winn-Dixie to her father, the preacher, and persuades him to share ten things about her absent mother. Through this, Opal learns more about her mother's personality and struggles, deepening her understanding of her family dynamics.

What did the narrator use to bathe Winn-Dixie?

• A garden hose and baby shampoo

• A bathtub and dog shampoo

• A sink and dish soap

• A shower and human shampoo

How did Winn-Dixie react to being brushed?

• He was indifferent

• He tried to escape

• He enjoyed it

• He disliked it

What comparison does the narrator make between herself and Winn-Dixie?

• Both enjoy being cleaned

• Both are new to the town

• Both have no family

• Both are very playful

Why does the narrator feel connected to Winn-Dixie?

• They both feel like orphans

• They both like the same food

• They both enjoy the same activities

• They both have the same hair color

What is the narrator afraid of asking her father?

• Questions about her mother

• For a new pet

• To stop preaching

• To move back to Watley

What agreement does Winn-Dixie seem to make with the narrator?

• To stop sneezing

• To help her learn about her mother

• To eat more food

• To behave better

What was the first thing the preacher shared about the narrator's mother?

• She loved animals

• She was funny

• She was a fast runner

• She liked to cook

Which hobby of the narrator's mother was mentioned?

• Singing

• Gardening

• Painting

• Dancing

What did the preacher say about the narrator's mother's cooking skills?

• She couldn't cook well

• She was an excellent cook

• She never cooked

• She cooked only on special occasions

What was the tenth thing the preacher told about the narrator's mother?

• She disliked being a preacher's wife

• She loved the narrator very much

• She was planning to return

• She had a great sense of humor