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WorksheetsBecause of Winn-Dixie
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 14mins
Why was the store manager of Winn-Dixie so upset?
A. Opal forgot to pay for her food.
B. Someone let a dog into the store.
C. Opal kept asking him so many questions.
D. A dog bit the store manager.
“And there was what seemed like a whole army of Winn-Dixie employees running around waving their arms…” What is being compared with the simile in this sentence?
A. an army to some arms
B. employees to some arms
C. employees to an army
D. Olympic runners to an army
Which is the point of view of the story?
A. 1st person
B. 3rd person objective
C. 3rd person limited
D. 3rd person objective
What did the preacher mean when he said Opal’s mom could “stick a tire in the ground and grow a car”?
A. Opal’s mother liked cars.
B. The preacher’s car has a flat tire.
C. Opal’s mother was good at growing plants.
D. The preacher enjoyed planting flowers.
What is the MAIN conflict of the novel?
A. Opal is lonely and misses her mother.
B. Winn-Dixie is homeless and needs someone to love.
C. Opal wants a dog but her father won’t let her have one.
D. Winn-Dixie is dirty but he won’t let Opal give him a bath.
Why did Miss Franny scream?
A. Someone stole a book.
B. She thought Winn-Dixie was a bear.
C. Someone knocked on the door.
D. She saw a mouse run across the floor
What wonderful gift did Miss Franny receive as a child?
A. a candy factory
B. the school
C. a dog
D. the library
What is a “wait-and-see tree”?
A. You have to wait for it to grow up to see what type of tree it is.
B. You have to wait a long time for this type of tree to bear fruit.
C. You have to guess which tree it is in order to get a prize.
D. You have to examine the bark to see which type it is.
According to Gloria, what is motivating Dunlap and Stevie to make fun of Opal?
A. They are mean.
B. Their mother doesn’t like Opal.
C. They just want to be her friends.
D. They want to play with Winn-Dixie.
What lesson did Gloria teach Opal?
A. The importance of keeping your room clean.
B. People are sometimes mean to each other.
C. The importance of doing your homework.
D. People deserve second chances.
What is wrong with Miss Franny?
A. She has a bad cold.
B. She fell and twisted her ankle.
C. She is having trouble remembering her name.
D. She occasionally stops talking and starts shaking.
What book is Opal going to read to Gloria Dump?
A. Because of Winn-Dixie
B. Charlotte’s Web
C. Gone With the Wind
D. The Bible
What is the secret ingredient of the lozenge?
A. honey
B. ginger
C. humor
D. sadness
“It turned Gloria Dump’s yard into a fairyland.” What is emphasized with the metaphor in this sentence?
A. the magical feel of the party
B. the Disney theme of the party
C. the weeds in Gloria’s backyard
D. the fancy nature of the neighborhood
What noise alerted the party to the presence of Winn-Dixie?
A. a growl
B. a laugh
C. a sneeze
D. a yawn
What is the theme of this novel? Remember: Theme can apply to ANY book, so think carefully!
A. Friendship
B. A girl finds friendship with a dog.
C. Remember to go to church every week.
D. Appreciate those around you while you still can.
