Winn-Dixie Character and Theme Analysis

Opal moves to Naomi, Florida, with her preacher father. She finds a stray dog, Winn-Dixie, and convinces her father to let the dog stay with them. Through Winn-Dixie, Opal learns about friendship and community, while her father becomes more open and engaged with the world around him.

Where does the story take place?

• New York

• Naomi, Florida

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

What role does Opal's father have in the community?

• Teacher

• Doctor

• Preacher

• Police Officer

How did Opal get her first name?

• From her grandmother

• From a famous actress

• From a missionary trip to India

• From a book her mother loved

What is Opal's second name?

• Sapphire

• Opal

• Emerald

• Ruby

What did Opal's father do before she was born?

• He was a farmer

• He was a doctor

• He was a missionary in India

• He was a teacher

What did Opal think about her father's dedication to preaching?

• It was frustrating

• It was boring

• It was confusing

• It was inspiring

What was Opal's first impression of Winn-Dixie?

• He was an ugly dog but lovable

• He was a dangerous dog

• He was a quiet dog

• He was a beautiful dog

Why did Opal think Winn-Dixie might be accepted by her father?

• Because he was a gift

• Because he was a quiet dog

• Because he was a suffering dog

• Because he was a famous dog

What did Opal tell Winn-Dixie about living in the trailer park?

• He could invite other dogs

• He had to behave and be quiet

• He could be as loud as he wanted

• He had to stay outside

Who was the manager of the trailer park?

• Mr. Smith

• Mr. Alfred

• Mr. Johnson

• Mr. Brown