Opal and Winn-Dixie's Journey

Opal introduces her dog, Winn-Dixie, and describes her move to Naomi, Florida, with her father, the preacher. She shares her thoughts on her father's dedication to preaching and her hope that he will accept Winn-Dixie. Despite initial reluctance, the preacher eventually accepts the dog into their home, recognizing Winn-Dixie's need for a family.

Why did Opal and her father move to Naomi, Florida?

• To start a new business

• To be closer to family

• For Opal to attend a new school

• So her father could be the new preacher at the Open Arms Baptist Church

What was Opal's father's occupation before she was born?

• A farmer

• A missionary in India

• A doctor

• A teacher

Why does Opal call her father 'the preacher'?

• Because he is always busy with church activities

• Because she doesn't know his real name

• Because he asked her to

• Because she doesn't like him

What did Opal tell Winn-Dixie about her father?

• He doesn't like dogs

• He is a strict man

• He is a good man but often distracted

• He loves grocery shopping

Why was Opal allowed to live in the Friendly Corners Trailer Park?

• Because she was a good, quiet kid

• Because she paid extra rent

• Because she was related to the manager

• Because she had a pet dog

What did Opal instruct Winn-Dixie to avoid doing in the trailer park?

• Picking fights with Mr. Alfred's cats and Mrs. Det Weller's dog

• Barking loudly

• Digging holes

• Running around

What was the preacher doing when Opal approached him about Winn-Dixie?

• Cooking dinner

• Reading a book

• Working at a fold-out table with papers spread around

• Watching TV

How did Winn-Dixie behave when he first met the preacher?

• He ignored the preacher

• He ran away

• He barked loudly

• He put his head in the preacher's lap

What was the preacher's initial reaction to keeping Winn-Dixie?

• He was excited

• He was indifferent

• He immediately agreed

• He said no dogs were allowed

What made the preacher change his mind about keeping Winn-Dixie?

• Winn-Dixie wagged his tail and showed his teeth

• The preacher felt sorry for the dog

• Opal begged him

• Winn-Dixie fetched the preacher's papers