Because of Winn-Dixie Quiz and Flashcards (Ch. 1-16)

Questions and Answers

What is the name of the main character?

India Opal Buloni

What did Opal go to the store to buy?

A box of macaroni and cheese, two tomatoes, and white rice.

Why was the manager so upset?

There was a dog in the store.

How is the dog described?

Big and ugly, but he smiled, and had bald patches. Signup and view all the answers

What did Opal do to keep the manager from taking the dog to the dog pound?

Opal said that the dog was hers. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Opal name the dog Winn-Dixie?

It was the first name that popped in her head. Signup and view all the answers

What did Opal notice when she observed the dog outside?

The dog is in rough shape, big but skinny, and his ribs are visible with bald patches. Signup and view all the answers

What does Opal think the dog belongs to?

Nobody. Signup and view all the answers

What else happened the same summer that Opal found Winn-Dixie?

They moved to Naomi, Florida, because her father got a preaching job at Open Arms Baptist Church. Signup and view all the answers

How is Opal's father described?

Nice and happy, but also is a good dad and a preacher. Signup and view all the answers

How did Opal get her name?

From her grandmother. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Opal live?

The Family Corners Trailer Park. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Mr. Alfred?

The manager of the trailer park. Signup and view all the answers

Who did Opal tell her father she found at the grocery store?

The less fortunate. Signup and view all the answers

How did Opal's father remind her of a turtle?

He hides inside a shell and works hard. Signup and view all the answers

What happens between Winn-Dixie and the preacher?

The preacher warms up to Winn-Dixie and Opal gets to keep him. Signup and view all the answers

What does Opal do to Winn-Dixie?

He cleans him up. Signup and view all the answers

In what way did Opal think that she and Winn-Dixie were alike?

They thought they were orphans. Signup and view all the answers

How old was Opal when her mother left?

She was 3 years old. Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't Opal have friends?

She left them in Watley. Signup and view all the answers

What does Opal think Winn-Dixie is telling her?

That she should ask about her mom. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Opal decide that there were 10 things she wanted to know about her mother?

She is 10 years old, 1 for every year. Signup and view all the answers

What was the 8th thing that the preacher told Opal about her mother?

She hated being a preacher's wife. Signup and view all the answers

What was the 10th thing the preacher told about her mother?

She loved Opal very much. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Opal write down each of the things her father told her about her mother?

So she would recognize her by those 10 things. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Opal read the 10 things about her mother to Winn-Dixie?

If she ever came back, she would recognize her. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Opal want to know the 10 things inside and out?

She would never let her go. Signup and view all the answers

How does Opal know that Winn-Dixie does not like to be left alone?

If he was inside, he would make a mess. Signup and view all the answers

Why do you think Opal can sympathize with Winn-Dixie?

She recognized that they both get worried. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the Open Arms Baptist Church of Naomi.

It used to be a Pick-It-Quick store and doesn't have any pews. Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't the preacher let Winn-Dixie into the church?

Dogs don't belong in church. Signup and view all the answers

What happened when the preacher got 2 words into his sermon?

Winn-Dixie howled. Signup and view all the answers

What happens with the mouse?

The preacher throws it out, and Winn-Dixie catches it. Signup and view all the answers

What does Opal pray for?

That she makes friends, the mouse, and her mom. Signup and view all the answers

What does Opal talk to God about?

That she is lonely. Signup and view all the answers

What did Opal pray for the mouse?

That it didn't get hurt. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Opal spend a lot of time that summer?

The Herman W. Block Library. Signup and view all the answers

Who is in charge of the library?

Ms. Franney. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of animal did the librarian mistake Winn-Dixie for at first?

A bear. Signup and view all the answers

In what ways did Opal say she was like her mother?

She liked to be told stories. Signup and view all the answers

What does Opal tell Ms. Franney that Winn-Dixie has?

A large heart. Signup and view all the answers

How did Ms. Franney come to own the library?

She asked her dad for the library for her birthday. Signup and view all the answers

What did Ms. Franney say to the 'person' who approached the desk?

Is there a book that I can help you find? Signup and view all the answers

What book did Ms. Franney use to chase away the bear?

She used a book titled 'War and Peace'. Signup and view all the answers

What did the bear do?

The bear took the book. Signup and view all the answers

What does Ms. Franney say about her friends?

Most are gone. Signup and view all the answers

What was Winn-Dixie's talent?

To smile big. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first friend Opal made in Naomi?

Ms. Franney. Signup and view all the answers

Who comes into the library and what does she ask for?

Amanda Wilkinson and she asks for a more difficult book. Signup and view all the answers

Are dogs allowed in the library?

False Signup and view all the answers

How is Winn-Dixie changing?

He is growing his hair in, not limping, and getting a new collar and a leash. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Opal go into Gertrude's pets?

She needed a leash and a collar. Signup and view all the answers

Why can't Winn-Dixie come into the pet store?

Gertrude, the parrot does not like dogs. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Opal want a job at the pet shop?

To pay for the leash and collar. Signup and view all the answers

What does the parrot keep repeating?

"Gertrude is a pretty bird." "Dog" and "Gertrude". Signup and view all the answers

Who is Gertrude?

The parrot at the store. Signup and view all the answers

How does Gertrude react to Winn-Dixie?

She stares at Winn-Dixie and lands on his head. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Otis decide to let her work there?

She could pay her debt, and Winn-Dixie and Gertrude could become friends. Signup and view all the answers

What will Sweetie Pie Thomas have to do when she turns 6?

Stop sucking on her knuckle. Signup and view all the answers

What does Sweetie Pie Thomas tell Opal?

Opal can come to her party. She also invites Winn-Dixie. Signup and view all the answers

How does Opal feel and why?

She is happy. She has a job, is invited to a birthday party, and has friends. Signup and view all the answers

Who introduced Opal and Gloria Dump?

Winn-Dixie. Signup and view all the answers

What does Opal think the Dewberry boys look alike?

Bald-headed babies. Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't Opal like the Dewberry boys?

They are not very nice. Signup and view all the answers

Why was it brave of Opal to go into the overgrown yard to find Winn-Dixie?

She heard that there was a witch. Signup and view all the answers

What was Winn-Dixie eating when Opal found him?

A peanut butter sandwich. Signup and view all the answers

What do Gloria and Opal have in common?

They both like to read and have weird last names. Signup and view all the answers

Gloria can't see with her eyes. What does she use to see people with instead?

Her heart. Signup and view all the answers

What does Opal tell Gloria?

Everything about her. Signup and view all the answers

What was Gloria doing the whole time Opal was talking?

She was listening and nodding. She was listening with all her heart. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of tree did Gloria give Opal?

A wait and see tree. Signup and view all the answers

What amazes Opal the most?

That the preacher laughed. Signup and view all the answers

What woke Opal during the night?

Winn-Dixie was banging his head against the door. Signup and view all the answers

What was a pathological fear?

A fear you can't overcome. Signup and view all the answers

Of what does Winn-Dixie have a pathological fear?

Thunderstorms. Signup and view all the answers

How does Winn-Dixie show he is very afraid?

He runs back and forth. Signup and view all the answers

Why was it hard for Opal to talk after her father said that they would have to keep Winn-Dixie safe?

She is surprised. Signup and view all the answers

What did Opal discover when she first got to the pet store?

The animals were out of their cages. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when Otis stops playing the guitar?

The animals go out of their trance and go crazy. Signup and view all the answers

What was the only way to get the animals back in their cages?

For Otis to play the guitar again. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Otis feel sorry for the animals?

They spent their day in their cages. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Otis relate to the animals being locked up?

Otis has been to jail. Signup and view all the answers

Who is waiting for Opal outside of Gertrude's pets?

Sweetie Pie Thomas. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of stories does Opal believe her mother would like?

Funny stories. Signup and view all the answers

What was Opal's daily routine?

She would wake up early, listen to Otis play music, sweep dust and organize, go to the library, and go to Gloria's backyard. Signup and view all the answers

What was Opal's favorite place to be that summer?

Gloria's backyard. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Winn-Dixie like to visit Gloria Dump?

The peanut butter. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Opal get so upset with the Dewberry boys?

They think she is a witch. Signup and view all the answers

What does Gloria Dump tell Opal about the Dewberry boys?

They just want to be friends. Signup and view all the answers

What does Opal decide to tell Gloria?

About the pet shop and Otis being in jail. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the tree that Gloria shows Opal.

It is a tree full of whiskey, beer, and wine bottles. Signup and view all the answers

Why are the bottles hanging from the tree?

To keep the ghosts away. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important thing Gloria Dump learned?

To keep the ghosts away from the bad things she has done. Signup and view all the answers

What did Ms. Franny and Winn-Dixie have in common?

They both have fits. Signup and view all the answers

How did Winn-Dixie help Ms. Franny?

Winn-Dixie comforted her. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Opal worried about Gloria Dump?

She was alone with her ghosts. Signup and view all the answers

What did Opal decide to do to help Gloria?

To read her a story. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Miss Franny tell a story about the Civil War?

Her great-grandfather was in the Civil War when he was just a boy. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Littmus W. Block?

Ms. Franny's great-grandfather. Signup and view all the answers

Who else comes into the library and hears the story?

Amanda Wilkinson. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Main Characters

India Opal Buloni is the main character.
Opal's father is a preacher, nice and happy, known as the "preacher."
Mr. Alfred is the manager of the trailer park where Opal lives.

Setting

Opal lives in The Family Corners Trailer Park in Naomi, Florida, after moving there for her father's new job.

Winn-Dixie

Opal finds a big, ugly dog with bald patches at a grocery store and names him Winn-Dixie, the first name that comes to mind.
Opal prevents the dog from being taken to the pound by claiming him as her own.
Winn-Dixie has a talent for smiling big and makes friends easily.

Opal’s Family Background

Opal’s mother left when she was three years old, leading to her feelings of abandonment and loneliness.
The preacher shares ten important facts about Opal's mother, including that she loved Opal very much and hated being a preacher's wife.

Themes of Friendship and Loneliness

Opal feels lonely and disconnected after moving and seeks to make friends, initially confiding in Winn-Dixie.
Opal sympathizes with Winn-Dixie, relating their feelings of being 'orphans.'

Community Connections

Ms. Franny is the librarian at the Herman W. Block Library and becomes one of Opal's first friends.
The library used to be a quick-stop store and is a place where Opal spends a lot of time.
Gloria Dump is introduced through Winn-Dixie; they bond over reading and shared stories, and she teaches Opal important life lessons.

Events and Conflicts

Opal witnesses Winn-Dixie's howling interrupt her father's sermon, showcasing the dog’s lively spirit.
Opal's interactions with other kids, including the Dewberry boys and Sweetie Pie Thomas, emphasize different aspects of friendship and acceptance.
Opal learns about the significance of storytelling and connecting with others through shared experiences and history, particularly through Miss Franny's Civil War tale.

Growth and Change

The story explores how Opal adapts and grows throughout the summer, as she finds work in the pet shop and develops friendships.
Opal reflects on her daily routine and how she finds joy in spending time with new friends and caring for Winn-Dixie.

Emotional Resilience

The narrative delves into themes of emotional resilience, particularly through Opal's determination to keep Winn-Dixie safe, despite challenges like his fear of thunderstorms.
The bond between Opal and her friends, including Gloria and Ms. Franny, helps her combat feelings of loneliness and fear.

Symbolism

The “wait and see” tree given by Gloria symbolizes hope and the unpredictable nature of life.
The bottles hanging from the tree represent Gloria's way of coping with her past and the ghosts she carries.

Conclusion

Opal's summer experiences highlight her journey of self-discovery, forming connections, and understanding the complexities of family and friendship.
The bond with Winn-Dixie is central to Opal's emotional journey, serving as a catalyst for personal growth and new friendships in her life.

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Because of Winn-Dixie Study Guide (Chapters 1-16)