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Because of Winn-Dixie

  •  English    14     Public
    Comprehension Ch1-5
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  • From what or whom did Winn-Dixie get his name? Ch 1
    a grocery store
    a race horse
    a battle in the South
    a song that was whistled
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  • The manager was going to call the dog pound, but then who suddenly claimed the dog? Ch 1
    Miss Franny
    None of the above
    India Opal Buloni
    Gloria Dump
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  • Something unusual about Winn-Dixie was that he... Ch 1
    smiled, showed all his teeth, and sneezed.
    rolled over 3 times and played dead.
    bit his toenails.
    was a vegetarian.
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  • When Opal first saw him, Winn-Dixie was _____ . However, Opal loved him with all her heart. Ch 1
    an ugly dog, and he stunk
    a beautiful, well-groomed dog
    a spoiled circus dog
    a sad, plump dog
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  • The story takes place in... Ch 2
    Naomi, Florida.
    Juneau, Alaska
    Columbus, Ohio
    Rochester, New York.
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  • What happened to Opal’s mama? Ch 3
    She joined the military (the army).
    She left when Opal was 3 years old.
    She died when Opal was 1 year old.
    None of the above
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  • How old is Opal? Ch 3
    5
    14
    10
    15
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  • How many things did the preacher agree to tell Opal about her mama? Ch3-4
    4
    5
    10
    15
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  • Who is the preacher? Ch 1
    Her neighbor
    Her teacher
    Her father
    Her uncle
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  • What do you think “Less Fortunate” means
    Someone who is poor.
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  • When Winn-Dixie was left alone, what did he NOT do? Ch 5
    howl and get the neighbor’s dog howling, too
    dig up the flowers in the flower garden
    pull all the cushions off the couch
    pull all the toilet paper off the roll
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  • Opal and her dad even took Winn-Dixie with them to... Ch 5
    Texas.
    the laundromat.
    a baseball game.
    church.
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  • “Winn-Dixie took the ______ over to the preacher and dropped it at his feet. And when the _____ tried to get away, Winn-Dixie put his paw right on the _____’s tail. Then he smiled up at the preacher. He showed him all his teeth.” Ch 5
    mouse
    lizard
    puppy
    cat
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  • Which one of the following was NOT a characteristic (description) of Opal’s mother. Ch 4
    She had red hair and freckles.
    She could run fast.
    She hated beer, whiskey, and wine.
    She loved Opal.
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