WorksheetsBecause of Winn-Dixie Chapter 12-13
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why did the narrator and Winn-Dixie arrive at Gertrude’s Pets so early?
They were lost.
They wanted to hear Otis play music.
It was the narrator's first day of work.
They were looking for a new pet.
What was Otis doing when the narrator arrived at the pet store?
Feeding the animals
Playing the guitar
Cleaning the cages
Talking to Gertrude
How did the animals react to Otis's music?
They escaped from their cages.
They danced around.
They sat still and quiet.
They ran around excitedly.
What happened when Otis stopped playing his guitar?
The animals went back into their cages.
The narrator started playing the guitar.
The animals started moving around again.
Winn-Dixie fell asleep.
What did Gertrude do when she saw Winn-Dixie?
She flew over and landed on his head.
She barked at him.
She hid in her cage.
She ignored him.
How did Otis respond when the narrator asked if the animals had escaped?
He said they broke out on their own.
He admitted to letting them out.
He blamed Gertrude.
He said he didn’t know what happened.
Why did Otis say he let the animals out?
He didn’t like cleaning cages.
He wanted to sell more pets.
He felt sorry for them.
He was testing their behavior.
What surprising fact did Otis reveal about himself?
He had been a famous musician.
He had been in jail.
He was moving away soon.
He used to own the pet store.
What mistake did Otis make when handing something to the narrator?
He gave her a leash instead of a broom.
He gave her a guitar instead of a broom.
He handed her a mop instead of a broom.
He gave her a book instead of a broom.
What job did the narrator do at the pet store?
She took care of the animals.
She played music with Otis.
She cleaned and arranged shelves.
She sold pets to customers.
What did Sweetie Pie Thomas witness at the pet store?
The animals sitting still while Otis played music
The animals running wild
The narrator getting a pet
Otis locking up the store
What was the theme of Sweetie Pie Thomas’s birthday party?
Animals
Music
Pink
Magic
What did the narrator say Otis was like?
A magician
A snake charmer
A wizard
A scientist
What did Otis keep track of in his notebook?
The time the narrator worked
The names of all the animals
Songs he played on his guitar
Customers who bought pets
Where did the narrator and Winn-Dixie go after working at the pet store?
The library
Home
The grocery store
The church
What did Winn-Dixie love getting from Gloria Dump?
Dog treats
Peanut butter
A new toy
A warm blanket
What did Stevie Dewberry’s mother say the narrator should do?
Read more books
Spend more time playing outside
Work more hours at the pet store
Get a new pet
What rumor did Dunlap and Stevie Dewberry believe about Gloria Dump?
She was a witch.
She was a famous writer.
She was moving away.
She was related to Otis.
What did Gloria Dump suggest about the boys teasing the narrator?
They were jealous of her dog.
They were trying to be her friend.
They were mean and should be avoided.
They would eventually stop teasing.
What did the narrator believe her mother would enjoy?
The stories she was collecting
Playing with Winn-Dixie
Working at the pet store
Reading books with Miss Franny Block
