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Friday, November 3, 2023

Because of Winn-Dixie - Discussion questions

 

 

1.     How did Opal become Winn-Dixie’s owner?

2.     Describe Winn-Dixie. If you meet a stray dog like Winn Dixie, what would you do?

3.     How did Opal convince her dad she needed to keep Winn-Dixie? 

4.     Why doesn’t Opal know very much about her mother? Why do you think Opal’s mother left? 

5.     What happened when the preacher and Opal left Winn-Dixie home? What happened when Opal brought Winn-Dixie into the church?

6.     Who was Opal’s first friend in Naomi?

7.     What did Miss Franny think Winn-Dixie was as he looked in the window of the library? Why was Miss Franny so worried about seeing a bear? 

8.     What plan did Opal come up to pay for the collar and leash? 

9.     Why did Opal call Stevie and Dunlap call Bald Headed baby?

10. What does it mean to have a green thumb? Do you have a green thumb?

11. How did Winn-Dixie behave during the thunderstorm? 

12. What was Otis doing in the pet store when Opal arrived early to work?

13. Why did Opal enjoy going over to Gloria Dump‘s house so much? What did she do there to help Gloria Dump?

14. Describe Miss Franny’s great grandfather’s experience of fighting in the war? What did he find after walking home from the war? 

15. What did Miss Franny’s great grandfather do with his life after the war? What’s the secret ingredient of the candy Miss Franny gave the girls?

16. Why did Opal first think Otis was a criminal? Why did Otis go to jail?  

17. How did Opal come up with the idea to have a party and invite her friends?

18. Who were invited to the party? What kind of sandwiches did Gloria and Opal make for the party?

19. What happened when the weather turn into the rainstorm?

20. Where had Winn-Dixie been during the thunderstorm? What made Winn Dixie go out of the hiding place? 

21. Do you like the ending of the book? If you was the author, how would you end the book? 

22. Do you like the book? How many stars would you rate the book? 

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