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WorksheetsWinn-Dixie
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 29mins
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1.
Which describes the author's purpose for writing "A Film with a Message of Hope"?
a)
to entertain
b)
to inform
c)
to persuade
d)
to explain
2.
Which sentence best supports your answer to the author's purpose?
a)
"He is an ordinary-looking dog, with an amazing smile."
b)
There is a sadness to the character of Opal because her mother left.
c)
Directed by Wayne Wang, the story tells about a ten-year old girl.
d)
With a strong cast, a delightful story, and an adorable dog, this is a movie you don't want to miss.
3.
Which of the following is a reason the author uses to convince readers to see the movie version of Because of Winn-Dixie?
a)
Movies based on books are usually excellent.
b)
The actors and actresses do a great job.
c)
The movie takes place in a beautiful setting.
d)
The movie is full of surprising events.
4.
Which word best describes the author's opinion of AnnaSophia Robb playing Opal in the movie version of Because of Winn-Dixie?
a)
ideal
b)
foolish
c)
surprising
d)
gloomy
5.
Reread the second paragraph of the passage. Which statement describes the main idea of the paragraph?
a)
Opal wants very much to make friends in town.
b)
Opal makes a group of true, though unexpected, friends in town.
c)
Opal uses Winn-Dixie to help her make friends.
d)
Opal gets along with adults more easily than with others her age.
6.
What does the word "wildly" mean as it is used in the sentence below:
"These include Gloria Dump, who has a wildly overgrown backyard, a librarian named Miss Franny, and Otis, who runs the local pet store."
"These include Gloria Dump, who has a wildly overgrown backyard, a librarian named Miss Franny, and Otis, who runs the local pet store."
a)
in a uncontrolled way
b)
in a surprising way
c)
in a fresh way
d)
in a dangerous way
7.
Reread the sentence from the passage. Which word in the sentence has the almost opposite meaning of the word "ordinary".
"He is an ordinary-looking dog, yet he has an amazing smile."
"He is an ordinary-looking dog, yet he has an amazing smile."
a)
smile
b)
looking
c)
yet
d)
amazing
8.
What is the meaning of the word "portrays" as it is used in the passage?
a)
writes about something using many details
b)
creates a picture, painting, or drawing
c)
acts the part of someone in the movie
d)
speaks about something in a particular way
9.
What is the meaning of the word "delightful"?
a)
thoughtful
b)
disappointing
c)
optimism
d)
charming
10.
What is the best meaning of the word "optimism" as it is used in the passage.
"Like the book, the movie Because of Winn-Dixie offers a message of hope and optimism. The movie seems to tell us that no matter what has happened in the past, we can all have a happy future."
"Like the book, the movie Because of Winn-Dixie offers a message of hope and optimism. The movie seems to tell us that no matter what has happened in the past, we can all have a happy future."
a)
a personal opinion on the subject
b)
the most favorable or best option
c)
belief that things will turn out well
d)
the desire to be the very best
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