Winn-Dixie Character and Plot Insights

In Chapter 9 of 'Because of Winn-Dixie' by Kate DiCamillo, Opal recounts her summer adventures, all influenced by her dog, Winn-Dixie. She meets Gloria Dump, an elderly woman, after Winn-Dixie runs into her yard. Despite warnings from Dunlap and Stevie about the 'witch's house,' Opal ventures into the overgrown yard. There, she finds Winn-Dixie enjoying peanut butter from Gloria, who turns out to be kind and welcoming. Opal and Gloria bond over peanut butter sandwiches, and Opal shares her life story, feeling a sense of connection and understanding.

What is the main reason the narrator's summer was eventful?

• Her new bicycle

• Her friendship with Dunlap and Stevie

• The presence of Winn-Dixie

• Her summer job

Who did the narrator meet because of Winn-Dixie?

• Gertrude

• Gloria Dump

• The preacher

• Sadie

What did Dunlap and Stevie do when they saw the narrator?

• They ignored her

• They joined her for a ride

• They followed and whispered about her

• They invited her to their house

Why did Dunlap and Stevie have no hair on their heads?

• They lost a bet

• They were twins

• They liked the style

• Their mother shaved their heads

What did Dunlap warn the narrator about?

• A broken bike

• A stray cat

• The witch's house

• A storm approaching

What was the narrator more afraid of losing?

• Her bike

• Her way home

• Winn-Dixie

• Her book

What was Winn-Dixie eating when the narrator found him?

• A bone

• A sandwich

• Peanut butter

• A piece of meat

How did Gloria Dump describe her eyesight?

• Completely blind

• Not very good

• Good for her age

• Perfect

What did Gloria Dump offer the narrator?

• A glass of milk

• A cup of tea

• A piece of cake

• A peanut butter sandwich

What did the narrator decide to do at the end of the chapter?

• Tell Gloria Dump everything about herself

• Find Dunlap and Stevie

• Go home

• Leave the garden