Opal's Journey and Relationships

Opal cleans her dog, Winn-Dixie, and shares her feelings of loneliness and her past with him. She reflects on her absent mother and her father's unspoken feelings. Opal then asks her father, the preacher, to tell her ten things about her mother, one for each year of her life.

What is the main task Opal undertakes at the beginning of the chapter?

• Playing with Winn-Dixie

• Cleaning Winn-Dixie

• Taking Winn-Dixie for a walk

• Feeding Winn-Dixie

How does Winn-Dixie react to being bathed?

• He barks loudly

• He runs away

• He stands still but seems unhappy

• He enjoys it and wags his tail

What does Opal use to clean Winn-Dixie?

• Dog shampoo

• Laundry detergent

• Baby shampoo

• Dish soap

What does Opal use to brush Winn-Dixie?

• A dog brush

• A towel

• A comb

• Her own hairbrush

What does Opal do while brushing Winn-Dixie?

• Feeds him treats

• Reads a book

• Talks to him

• Sings a song

What similarity does Opal point out between herself and Winn-Dixie?

• They both love to play

• They both have no family

• They both dislike baths

• They both have many friends

What does Opal think Winn-Dixie feels when she talks about being orphans?

• Angry

• Confused

• Indifferent

• Relieved

Where did Opal move from?

• South Florida

• North Carolina

• Watley

• Georgia

What does Opal think about her father's feelings towards her mother?

• He has forgotten her

• He is still in love with her

• He is angry with her

• He never talks about her

How does Opal feel about her mother?

• She has forgotten her

• She is indifferent

• She misses her

• She is angry