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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. Where had Winn-Dixie gone during the storm?

2. How does Opal pass the time as they search and cannot find Winn-Dixie?

3. What does Opal learn about Gloria that is similar to her mother?

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

5. Which character suggests that everyone move inside?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Otis want to come to the party and how does Opal convince him?

2. What does Gloria say the Littmus Lozenge she is given reminds her of?

3. What happened after Opal and the preacher went to search for Winn-Dixie?

4. What did Gloria tell Opal she used to like to do and why can't she do it anymore?

5. What is the most important thing that Opal tells the ghost tree?

6. How does Opal react to finding Winn-Dixie and what actions does she take?

7. How do Gloria and Opal spend the day of the party?

8. What did Opal ask Gloria about Otis and what does Gloria do?

9. How does the preacher react to Opal's statements and what does he say?

10. How did Amanda seem when she entered the library and how was this interpreted by Opal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe events in the story that led Winn-Dixie to help relieve a character's loneliness or sadness. Do you believe a pet can relieve someone's loneliness or sadness? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Which characters seem to display emotional isolation? How does this affect their lives? Do they change throughout the novel? How or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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