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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Preacher tell Opal about how her mother felt about her?
(a) He said she wanted to take Opal with her.
(b) He said she loved her very much.
(c) He said that she has asked to see Opal.
(d) He said that he respected Opal a lot.

2. What does Opal hear as she is looking through the stacks for a book?
(a) A car crash outside the library.
(b) Winn-Dixie howling.
(c) Miss Franny scream.
(d) Her father calling.

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

4. Why does Opal go to Gertrude's Pets?
(a) To see if she can find a friend for Winn-Dixie.
(b) To buy a collar and leash for Winn-Dixie.
(c) Because her father wants her to put Winn-Dixie up for adoption.
(d) To get dog food for Winn-Dixie.

5. What happens when the Preacher sees the ugly, matted and smelly dog that Opal brought home?
(a) He is repulsed by him.
(b) He sends him out of their house right away.
(c) He falls in love with him.
(d) He tries to think of someone who will take him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the first things Opal does to Winn-Dixie?

2. Which word best describes what Stevie and Dunlap Dewberry do to Opal whenever she goes to visit Gloria?

3. Which of the following things doesn't Opal tell Gloria about?

4. What decision does the Preacher make in regards to Winn-Dixie?

5. What kind of fear does the Preacher say Winn-Dixie has?

Short Essay Questions

1. What wakes Opal up at night and why is she awoken?

2. What does the dog do when he sees Opal and how does he do it?

3. What does Opal call her father and what is his new job in Florida?

4. What happens when Opal and Winn-Dixie finish up at the pet store?

5. How does the author describe Dunlap and Stevie Dewberry?

6. What does Opal interpret it means when Winn-Dixie stares at her after she makes her confession to him?

7. What did Opal do to help convince Otis to hire her?

8. Why did Franny's father, Herman Block, build the library?

9. What does Winn-Dixie do in Opal's home while he is upset about the thunderstorms?

10. Describe the library and who is it named after?

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