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Because of Winn-Dixie Major

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 2hrs 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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 guess which tree it is in order to get a prize.

c)

You have to wait a long time for this tree to bear fruit.

d)

You have to examine the bark to see what type of tree it is.

2.

According to Gloria, what is motivating Dunlap and Stevie to make fun of Opal?

a)

They are mean and want to make fun of her

b)

They want to be friends with her.

c)

They hate witches.

d)

They are lonely and mean.

3.

"It turned Gloria Dump's yard into a fairyland." What is emphasized with the metaphor in this sentence?

a)

the weeds in Gloria's backyard

b)

the Disney theme of the party

c)

the magical feel of the party

d)

the fancy neighborhood

4.

What is the secret ingredient in the Littmus Lozenge?

a)

happiness

b)

melancholy

c)

chocolate

d)

honey

5.

The town that Opal and her dad just moved to is called

a)

Watley

b)

Orlando

c)

Miami

d)

Naomi

6.

How are Opal and Miss Franny alike?

a)
They both own a library.
b)
They both are from this town.
c)
They are both lonely and like to tell stories.
d)
They both saw a bear.
7.
When Amanda Wilkinson asks if dogs are allowed in the library, Miss Franny ----
a)

winks and smiles at the Opal.

b)
makes Winn-Dixie leave.
c)
throws a book at Amanda Wilkinson and asks her to get out of the library.
d)
rolls into a fit of giggles.
8.

What happened after Miss Franny finishes her story about the library and the bear?

a)

Miss Franny screams at Winn-Dixie.

b)

Opal and Miss Franny decide to become friends.

c)

Amanda Wilkinson comes to the library.

d)

Miss Franny lets Winn-Dixie into the library.

9.
What did Opal want to buy for Winn-Dixie that caused her to start working at Gertrude's pets?
a)
a red leather collar and leash
b)
a puppy
c)
a fancy food dish
d)
a dog bed
10.
Name the character the Dewberry boys think is a witch.
a)
Miss Franny Block
b)
Opal
c)
Amanda Wilkinson
d)
Gloria Dump
11.

What did Gloria Dump give Winn-Dixie to eat?

a)
Peanut Butter
b)
Egg Salad
c)
Pickles
d)
Jelly
12.
Why did Gloria Dump want Opal to tell her everything about herself?
a)
Because Gloria Dump loves stories
b)
Because Gloria Dump hears better than she can see
c)
Because Gloria wanted to know who Winn-Dixie was living with
d)
Because Gloria wanted to see Opal with her heart
13.
The librarian, Opal's first human friend in Naomi is...
a)
Franny Block
b)
Sweetie Pie
c)
Amanda Wilkerson
d)
Gloria Dump
14.
The main character's father is...
a)
Otis
b)
Winn Dixie
c)
Mr. Dewberry
d)
Preacher
15.
Described as "pinch-faced"
a)
Sweetie Pie
b)
Franny Block
c)
Gloria Dump
d)
Amanda Wilkerson
16.
The main character and the story's narrator is...
a)
Preacher
b)
India Opal
c)
Winn Dixie
d)
Otis
17.
Who worked at the pet store, Gertrude's?
a)
Opal
b)
Ottley
c)
Otis
d)
Owen
18.

Match the following main characters from Because of Winn-Dixie.

a)

India Opal

1.

a sweet ten-year-old girl who learns about life and friendship

b)

The preacher

2.

Opal's father

c)

Winn-Dixie

3.

a stray dog with a wide smile and a fear of storms

d)

Gloria Dump

4.

an eccentric lady with poor eyesight and a kind heart

e)

Sweetie Pie

5.

a five-year-old girl who loves Winn-Dixie

19.

Match the following supporting characters from Because of Winn-Dixie.

a)

Dunlap Dewberry

1.

a boy who teases Opal and spreads rumors about Gloria Dump

b)

Otis

2.

works in the pet store and loves to play the guitar

c)

Miss Franny

3.

the town librarian

d)

Amanda Wilkinson

4.

a girl who lost her brother to a drowning accident

e)

Gertrude

5.

a loud and chatty parrot

20.

Which statement is NOT true about Opal’s mother?

a)

she was funny

b)

she had red hair and freckles

c)

she couldn’t cook

d)

she loved being a preacher’s wife