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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Opal and the Preacher learn about Winn-Dixie?
(a) He doesn't like to be alone.
(b) His favorite thing to do is howl.
(c) He cannot hear very well.
(d) He gets smelly and dirty very fast.

2. What did Gloria Dump offer Opal?
(a) Some money to cut her grass.
(b) A chair and drink.
(c) A kitten.
(d) Peanut butter sandwich.

3. At which of the following places does Opal live?
(a) The Friendly Baptist Church.
(b) The Friendly Corners Trailer Park.
(c) The Winn-Dixie Trailer Park.
(d) The Open Arms Baptist Church.

4. How does Winn-Dixie deal with his fear?
(a) He runs back and forth from bedroom to bedroom.
(b) He scratches at the door to go outside.
(c) He hides under the bed.
(d) He huddles next to the Preacher and won't move.

5. What does Opal think the dog will do for her father?
(a) He will make his job easier.
(b) He will help keep him in the trailer.
(c) He will be a good influence on her father.
(d) He will help him in his job.

6. In which two ways was Opal able to improve Winn-Dixie?
(a) He looked better and had more fur.
(b) He smelled better and sounded better.
(c) He smelled better and was more obedient.
(d) He looked better and smelled better.

7. How does Opal describe the Preacher to the dog?
(a) He is a good man.
(b) He is a smart man.
(c) He is a strict man.
(d) He is a fortunate man.

8. Which of the following is not an accurate description of the dog Opal sees?
(a) He was ugly.
(b) He was big.
(c) He was smelly.
(d) He was spotted.

9. What instrument does Opal find out that Otis plays?
(a) Flute.
(b) Violin.
(c) Guitar.
(d) Clarinet.

10. Which phrase best captures the theme of this chapter?
(a) Knowing is not judging.
(b) Appearances can be deceptive.
(c) Loneliness leads to sadness.
(d) Working together is always better.

11. On what basis does Opal treat Gloria?
(a) How she treats Winn-Dixie.
(b) On the way she keeps her house.
(c) On what the boys told her about Gloria.
(d) On her gut instinct.

12. Where does Winn-Dixie go during the time the Preacher is telling Opal about her mother?
(a) Outside.
(b) On the floor.
(c) Next to Opal.
(d) Between them on the couch.

13. Which of the following terms best describes how Opal reacts to Gloria?
(a) She is relieved.
(b) She is disgusted.
(c) She is surprised.
(d) She is enchanted.

14. What book was Miss Franny reading when she confronted the bear?
(a) War and Peace.
(b) To Kill a Mockingbird.
(c) Gone with the Wind.
(d) The encyclopedia.

15. Where does Opal head with Winn-Dixie at the beginning of chapter twelve?
(a) Head to the church with Opal's father.
(b) Head to the pet shop.
(c) Go to see Gloria.
(d) Go to visit Miss Fanny.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Opal tell the store manager about the dog?

2. What problem does Opal find with the red leather collar and leash?

3. How does the preacher surprise Opal after they see how Winn-Dixie responds to the thunder storms?

4. What does Opal hear as she is looking through the stacks for a book?

5. Which of the following characters is a parrot?

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