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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Opal see Otis do for the very first time?
(a) Open up his eyes fully.
(b) Back away from people.
(c) Blush.
(d) Smile.

2. Which character suggests that everyone move inside?
(a) Sweetie Pie.
(b) Gloria.
(c) Otis.
(d) Amanda.

3. What does the Preacher tell Opal about her mother?
(a) He is glad she is gone.
(b) They are better off without him.
(c) He doesn't think she'll ever come back.
(d) They both miss her trememdously.

4. Why doesn't Miss Franny allow Amanda to take over when she comes into the library?
(a) Because she has a seizure.
(b) Because she is the librarian.
(c) Because she is about to tell a story.
(d) Because she doesn't like Amanda.

5. Why is the tension raised at the end of this chapter?
(a) Because Winn-Dixie is terrified of thunder storms.
(b) Because the Preacher's blessing was off.
(c) Because Gloria cannot see well.
(d) Because the party is ruined.

6. What does Gloria ask the preacher to do at the beginning of the party?
(a) Introduce everyone.
(b) Keep everyone smiling.
(c) Serve the punch.
(d) Say the blessing.

7. How upset is the preacher?
(a) He is sad, but you can only see that in his eyes.
(b) He closes himself off and does not appear upset at all.
(c) So upset he starts to shake.
(d) He is more angry than upset.

8. Why does Gloria tell Opal the bottles were put where they are located?
(a) To help keep the earth clean.
(b) To keep the ghosts away.
(c) To make beautiful music.
(d) To make an artistic statement.

9. What happens right after the preacher is finished?
(a) Winn-Dixie runs away.
(b) Franny has a seizure.
(c) Otis leaves the party.
(d) A thunderstorm begins.

10. How is the air after the storm?
(a) Calm with no wind.
(b) Loud and boisterous.
(c) Thick and humid.
(d) Windy and full of humidity.

11. What did Franny bring to the party?
(a) Punch.
(b) Books.
(c) Soda.
(d) LIttmus lozenges.

12. What did Winn-Dixie do during the story about Franny's great-grandfather?
(a) Tried to make friends with Amanda.
(b) Wandered around the library.
(c) Knocked over the fan.
(d) Snored on the floor.

13. What does Gloria agree to do to help Opal with her party?
(a) Make some snacks and food.
(b) Tell stories to the guests.
(c) Donate her bottles.
(d) Open her yard.

14. How does Opal indicate she feels when she thinks of her mother?
(a) Lonely.
(b) Ashamed.
(c) Empty.
(d) Angry.

15. Where does Opal go at the end of the chapter?
(a) Back out into the yard.
(b) Outside on the porch to sit.
(c) Home to her trailer.
(d) Gloria's ghost tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Winn-Dixie often go when he is in the library?

2. What do the Preacher and Opal notice when they return to Gloria's house?

3. What does Opal learn that Miss Franny has kept in her drawer in the library for a long time?

4. Which of the following terms could be used to describe how Amanda reacts to the story?

5. How has Opal filled her heart?

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