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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Littmus's father?
(a) He died on the battlefield.
(b) He married a new woman.
(c) He died of typhoid fever.
(d) He died of a broken heart when his wife was killed.

2. Why does Amanda begin to cry and run out of the library?
(a) She misses Carson.
(b) Opal and Franny are mean to her.
(c) Winn-Dixie bit her hard.
(d) The candy makes her sick.

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

4. What do the Preacher and Opal notice when they return to Gloria's house?
(a) They hear music.
(b) They see the storm clouds are clearing.
(c) They notice that everyone is back outside.
(d) They see everyone has left.

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

6. Which of the following is an accurate description of Amanda?
(a) Elegant.
(b) Sneaky.
(c) Demanding.
(d) Demure.

7. What does Opal learn that Miss Franny has kept in her drawer in the library for a long time?
(a) A picture of her great-grandfather.
(b) Littmus lozenges.
(c) Different types of candy from the Littmus company.
(d) Civil war memoriblia.

8. Who else does Opal tell about the reason Otis went to jail?
(a) Franny.
(b) Preacher.
(c) Gloria.
(d) Amanda.

9. Which of the following characters is hesitant about coming to Opal's party?
(a) Amanda.
(b) Otis.
(c) Franny.
(d) Gloria.

10. What does Sweetie Pie want to do for Winn-Dixie?
(a) Give him part of their sandwich.
(b) Sing a song.
(c) Pick off a dust bunny.
(d) Brush him.

11. How has Opal filled her heart?
(a) Surprise.
(b) Friends.
(c) Family.
(d) Love.

12. What did Amanda say about the Littmus lozenge when she tasted it?
(a) It was very sweet and mader her sick.
(b) It tasted as if it had spoiled.
(c) It was the sweetest candy and made her smile.
(d) It was tasty but made her think of sad things.

13. How does Opal think Otis will feel?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Surprised.
(c) Ashamed.
(d) Lonely.

14. Why do Opal and Gloria decide the party should be at night?
(a) No one will have to ask off of work.
(b) More people are able to attend.
(c) It will be cooler.
(d) The moon is prettier.

15. Who does Opal imitate keeping the beat to this music with the pointy toes of his/her boots?
(a) Preacher.
(b) Gloria.
(c) Otis.
(d) Franny.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters does Opal have trouble finding during the storm?

2. Why did Opal see reflected in the porch light that made her very sad?

3. How is the air after the storm?

4. Who does Opal have to beg to come in out of the rain?

5. Why does Gloria teach Opal to cut off the crusts of the bread?

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