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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. In what way was Opal's mother's appearance just like Opal's?
(a) They both had permanent tan.
(b) They both had hazel eyes.
(c) They both had red hair and freckles.
(d) They both had curly hair.

2. Most of the things that happen to Opal during the summer are because of who?
(a) Her father and members of the church.
(b) Otis and her job at the pet store.
(c) Miss Franny.
(d) Winn-Dixie.

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

4. In which two ways was Opal able to improve Winn-Dixie?
(a) He smelled better and was more obedient.
(b) He looked better and had more fur.
(c) He smelled better and sounded better.
(d) He looked better and smelled better.

5. Why does Miss Franny allow Winn-Dixie in the library?
(a) To hear the story.
(b) To see him close up.
(c) To meet him.
(d) To stop him from howling.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the dog do when it saw Opal?

2. How does Opal describe the Preacher to the dog?

3. What does Opal think the dog will do for her father?

4. What does Winn-Dixie do to the mouse to keep it from escaping?

5. Which of the following was one of the things Opal's mother was not good at doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Opal's mother?

2. Why does Opal feel unwelcome at the trailer park where she lives and how does she think Winn-Dixie will be received?

3. What does Miss Franny spend all of her time doing and how could she be characterized?

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

5. What does Opal confess to Winn-Dixie that she and her father have been thinking a lot about?

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

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

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

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

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

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