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

2. On what basis does Opal treat Gloria?

3. What did Opal notice about the dog's fur?

4. What makes things alright again for Opal after she has to deal with Stevie and Dunlap Dewberry?

5. At which of the following places does Opal live?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happened to Opal's mother?

3. What does Gloria tell Opal about her garden which makes Opal feel very happy?

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

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

6. In what way are Winn-Dixie and Opal alike according to Opal?

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

8. What did Opal learn about her mother that caused fights between her mother and her father?

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

10. What happens to Winn-Dixie when Otis plays his music in front of him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why might a reader have empathy for the character Gloria? What ways is Gloria unique? Does Gloria help Opal heal? 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

Explain how the statement judgment without knowledge can lead one astray is reflected within this novel. Include specific examples from the text and then add personal connections you have experienced with this statement.

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