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What is the name of the girl who found Winn-Dixie in the grocery store?
What is the name of the girl who found Winn-Dixie in the grocery store?
India Opal Buloni
What does Opal call her daddy?
What does Opal call her daddy?
the preacher
Why was Opal at the grocery store?
Why was Opal at the grocery store?
she needed to buy some groceries
Why was the store manager screaming and waving his arms?
Why was the store manager screaming and waving his arms?
How does Opal perceive the dog when she first sees him?
How does Opal perceive the dog when she first sees him?
Why does Opal say the dog smiled?
Why does Opal say the dog smiled?
Why was the manager on the floor crying?
Why was the manager on the floor crying?
What did the manager want someone to do?
What did the manager want someone to do?
What does Opal tell the manager about the dog?
What does Opal tell the manager about the dog?
What name does Opal give to the dog?
What name does Opal give to the dog?
What does Opal realize about the dog when she takes him outside?
What does Opal realize about the dog when she takes him outside?
Where did Opal and her father move to that summer?
Where did Opal and her father move to that summer?
Where did Opal's father used to be a missionary?
Where did Opal's father used to be a missionary?
Who did Opal get her name from?
Who did Opal get her name from?
What does Opal tell Winn-Dixie he must do?
What does Opal tell Winn-Dixie he must do?
Where was the preacher sitting when Opal got home with Winn-Dixie?
Where was the preacher sitting when Opal got home with Winn-Dixie?
What did Opal call Winn-Dixie to her father?
What did Opal call Winn-Dixie to her father?
What did Opal say when the preacher told her she didn't need a dog?
What did Opal say when the preacher told her she didn't need a dog?
What did Winn-Dixie do when he wagged his tail to show he was happy?
What did Winn-Dixie do when he wagged his tail to show he was happy?
What did Opal's father end up doing at the end of chapter two?
What did Opal's father end up doing at the end of chapter two?
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Girl who found Winn-Dixie
Girl who found Winn-Dixie
India Opal Buloni found the dog in the store.
Opal's dad
Opal's dad
Opal calls her father 'the preacher'.
Reason for store visit
Reason for store visit
Opal needed to buy groceries at the store.
Store manager's reaction
Store manager's reaction
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First impression of the dog
First impression of the dog
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Why Opal says the dog smiled
Why Opal says the dog smiled
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Manager's condition
Manager's condition
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Manager's request
Manager's request
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Opal's claim about the dog
Opal's claim about the dog
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Dog's name
Dog's name
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Dog's condition outside
Dog's condition outside
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Location of Opal's move
Location of Opal's move
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Father's missionary past
Father's missionary past
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Source of Opal's name
Source of Opal's name
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Opal's order to the dog
Opal's order to the dog
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Preacher's location at home
Preacher's location at home
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Opal's description of Winn-Dixie
Opal's description of Winn-Dixie
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Opal's response to her father
Opal's response to her father
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Winn-Dixie's happiness signal
Winn-Dixie's happiness signal
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Father's final decision
Father's final decision
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Study Notes
Opal and Winn-Dixie
- India Opal Buloni discovers a dog named Winn-Dixie in a grocery store.
- The preacher is Opal's father, reflecting their close but complicated relationship.
Grocery Store Incident
- Opal visits the grocery store for groceries.
- A commotion occurs when a dog runs through the produce section, causing panic.
- The store manager reacts dramatically, crying and falling down, prompting a request for the pound to pick up the dog.
Opal's Perspective
- Initially, Opal perceives Winn-Dixie as big and ugly yet feels a connection to him.
- She interprets the dog's smile as he shows his teeth, forming an immediate bond.
Naming and Taking Care of Winn-Dixie
- Opal names the dog "Winn-Dixie" after the store where she found him.
- After bringing the dog outside, she notices his skinny frame and patches of missing fur, indicating he might have been neglected.
Background Information
- Opal and her father relocated to Florida for the summer after her father's missionary work in India.
- Her name derives from her paternal grandmother.
Relationship with the Dog
- Opal advises Winn-Dixie to behave well, signifying her newfound responsibility.
- When confronted by her father about having a dog, Opal asserts that "this dog needs me," illustrating her sense of empathy.
Father-Daughter Dynamics
- Opal refers to Winn-Dixie as a "Less Fortunate," portraying her compassion for the dog.
- By the end of Chapter 2, the preacher ultimately allows Opal to keep Winn-Dixie, marking a moment of acceptance and hope in their relationship.
Winn-Dixie's Behavior
- Winn-Dixie expresses happiness by sneezing when he wags his tail, highlighting his playful nature and deepening Opal's attachment to him.
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