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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following positive traits does Opal show in this novel so far?
(a) A deep compassion for people.
(b) Standing up for those who can't.
(c) Surprising people.
(d) Obedience to authority figures.

2. Which of the following is an accurate description of how the Preacher feels about Winn-Dixie after Opal finishes with him?
(a) He is surprised.
(b) He is relieved.
(c) He is disgusted.
(d) He is impressed.

3. Which of the following things can Opal do very well?
(a) Name constellations.
(b) Plant things.
(c) Cook.
(d) Run.

4. What instrument does Opal find out that Otis plays?
(a) Clarinet.
(b) Violin.
(c) Flute.
(d) Guitar.

5. What did the manager of the grocery store want to do with the dog?
(a) Take him home with him.
(b) Make him the store mascot.
(c) Have him put down.
(d) Take him to the pound.

6. How many staff members are there running the library?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

7. Why does Opal want to remember everything that has happened to Winn-Dixie and herself?
(a) She wants to tell her father.
(b) She wants to write it down in her diary.
(c) She wants to write a book about Winn-Dixie.
(d) She wants to tell her mother if she ever meets her.

8. What do Opal and her father do to Winn-Dixie after the storm to help calm him down?
(a) Tie him up outside.
(b) Let him get into bed with them.
(c) Pet him.
(d) Talk softly to him.

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

10. How does Opal describe the Preacher to the dog?
(a) He is a strict man.
(b) He is a smart man.
(c) He is a fortunate man.
(d) He is a good man.

11. What does Opal confess to Winn-Dixie?
(a) She doesn't like the Preacher.
(b) She doesn't have a bed.
(c) She doesn't have any friends.
(d) She doesn't want to live in Naomi.

12. Why doesn't the Preacher's church look like a typical church?
(a) It recently burnt down.
(b) It used to be a Pick-It-Quick store.
(c) It is in the trailer park.
(d) The town cannot afford a typical church.

13. What book was Miss Franny reading when she confronted the bear?
(a) War and Peace.
(b) The encyclopedia.
(c) To Kill a Mockingbird.
(d) Gone with the Wind.

14. What topic did Opal approach with her father after she finished with Winn-Dixie?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her old friends.
(c) Groceries.
(d) Her new school.

15. Which of the following terms does Opal use to describe her father?
(a) Reclusive.
(b) Energetic.
(c) Outgoing.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the first name that came to Opal for the dog?

2. Which of the following could be a theme for this chapter?

3. What question did Gloria ask Opal about Dunlap and Stevie?

4. How does Opal treat Winn-Dixie?

5. What did Winn-Dixie do seemingly to try to get the Preacher to share information?

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