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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Opal and the Preacher learn about Winn-Dixie?

2. Why does Miss Franny allow Winn-Dixie in the library?

3. What does Gloria suggest she and Opal do together?

4. What secret does Opal learn about Otis?

5. Where is Opal's favorite place to be?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Opal ask Otis if she could do to pay for the collar and leash?

2. What happens if Opal or her father leave Winn-Dixie tied up outside of the trailer?

3. How does Opal feel about the move to Naomi, Florida with her father?

4. What happens when Opal's father sends her to the store to get groceries for the two of them?

5. What happened to the bear when Franny threw War and Peace at him?

6. Why did Gloria ask Opal to tell her about herself?

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

8. What does it appear the dog is doing when he goes back over to the grocery store manager?

9. What happened to Opal's mother?

10. Write a description of the church that Opal's father preaches at.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways does the character of Opal stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves? Is this a good trait? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

How do you think the character of Opal will do in her new home town? Why do you believe this is the case? What about her father, how do you think he will do now?

Essay Topic 3

What are the two stages in which this novel climaxes? What does the reader learn about the preacher during the climax? How do you think Opal feels when she sees that her father is so upset?

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