Exploring Friendship and Forgiveness in Because of Winn-Dixie

What initially wakes Opal up during the thunderstorm?

• A loud crash outside

• The preacher calling her

• Winn-Dixie whining and butting his head against the door

• The sound of thunder

How does Winn-Dixie react to the thunderstorm?

• He barks loudly at the storm

• He runs around the house in a panic

• He stays calm and quiet

• He hides under the bed

What does the preacher explain to Opal about pathological fear?

• It is a fear that can be easily overcome

• It is a fear that is common in children

• It is a fear that goes beyond normal fears and cannot be reasoned out of

• It is a fear that only affects animals

What does the preacher decide about keeping Winn-Dixie despite his fear?

• They should train him to overcome his fear

• They should keep him outside during storms

• They should keep him and ensure he is safe during storms

• They should give him away

What does Winn-Dixie do after the storm ends?

• He runs away

• He hides under the bed

• He continues to panic

• He calms down and joins Opal and the preacher on the couch

What does Opal discover when she arrives at Gertrude's Pets?

• All the animals are in their cages

• Gertrude is cleaning the store

• Otis is playing music and all the animals are out of their cages

• The store is closed

How do the animals react to Otis's music?

• They become agitated

• They start making noise

• They fall asleep

• They sit still as if turned to stone

What does Otis reveal to Opal about his past?

• He is afraid of animals

• He used to be a musician

• He has been in jail

• He has never been in trouble

What does Sweetie Pie Thomas invite Opal to?

• A picnic

• A concert

• Her birthday party

• A playdate

What is the theme of Sweetie Pie Thomas's birthday party?

• Blue

• Animals

• Magic

• Pink