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Kate DiCamillo has won a number of awards for her children's books, including Newbery Medals for "The Tale of Despereaux" (in 2003) and "Flora and Ulysses" (in 2013).
3 Kate DiCamillo quizzes and 30 Kate DiCamillo trivia questions.
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  Because of Winn-Dixie   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the 2001 Newbery Honor book, "Because Of Winn-Dixie", by Kate DiCamillo.
Average, 10 Qns, augusta123, Sep 11 20
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6
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  The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane    
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 10 Qns
Edward Tulane is one of the most precious book characters I've ever met. Thank you Kate Di Camillo for giving us Edward. Three foot china rabbits are the best. I want one!
Average, 10 Qns, quickquizfun, Nov 09 16
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  "Because of Winn-Dixie," by Kate DiCamillo    
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Here's a quiz on my favorite book of Kate DiCamillo's, "Because of Winn-Dixie". The questions vary between true or false and multiple choice. It's my first quiz ever, so I hope you like it!
Average, 10 Qns, SilverNaiad, Jan 04 19
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trivia question Quick Question
What's Winn-Dixie's most prominent feature?

From Quiz "Because of Winn-Dixie"





Kate DiCamillo Trivia Questions
1. Of all the physical characteristics of Edward, which made him the most concerned?

From Quiz The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Answer: his whiskers

Edward realized his whiskers were of unknown origin. This worried him sometimes for he was afraid they might have previously belonged to a cat.

2. Besides oranges, tomatoes, and green peppers, what item does Winn-Dixie knock off the produce display?

From Quiz "Because of Winn-Dixie," by Kate DiCamillo

Answer: Onions

Winn-Dixie was running around the grocery store, knocking things off the displays. He would have gone to the pound, but Opal told the employees that he was her dog.

3. Where did India Opal find Winn-Dixie?

From Quiz Because of Winn-Dixie

Answer: at a grocery store

India Opal sees a mangled-looking friendly dog who is causing trouble at the Winn-Dixie grocery store. She tells the manager that the dog is hers because she's afraid they'll take it to the pound.

4. What name did Sarah Ruth give Edward?

From Quiz The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Answer: Jangles

Sarah Ruth's illness allows her to speak only a few words at a time. She was so happy when Bryce gave her the china rabbit. Without hesitation, she named him Jangles.

5. What is the name of the church that Opal's father preaches at?

From Quiz "Because of Winn-Dixie," by Kate DiCamillo

Answer: Open Arms Baptist Church

Open Arms Baptist Church used to be a Pick It Quick store, so everyone had to bring lawn-chairs to sit in instead of pews.

6. What profession does India Opal's father have?

From Quiz Because of Winn-Dixie

Answer: preacher

He's the preacher at the Open Arms Baptist Church of Naomi.

7. In what state does the story take place?

From Quiz Because of Winn-Dixie

Answer: Florida

"Because of Winn-Dixie" takes place in the fictional town of Naomi, Florida.

8. How old is Abilene at the beginning of the book?

From Quiz The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Answer: 10

Edward is Abilene's favorite toy. To her, he is a true friend and she is completely devoted to him.

9. When Miss Franny first saw Winn-Dixie at the window of her library, what did she think he was?

From Quiz "Because of Winn-Dixie," by Kate DiCamillo

Answer: Bear

When Miss Franny was a girl, a bear came into her library and scared her so much that she panicked when she saw Winn-Dixie, thinking he was that bear again.

10. What is Winn-Dixie afraid of?

From Quiz Because of Winn-Dixie

Answer: thunderstorms

India Opal and her father find out one day when Winn-Dixie starts howling at a thunderstorm.

11. How did Edward end up at the bottom of the ocean?

From Quiz The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Answer: Amos accidently threw him off the ship.

Amos and Martin were two naughty boys travelling on the ship. They took Edward from Abilene and began to toss him from one to the other. They stripped poor Edward of all of his clothes except his jaunty hat.

12. What book does Opal read to Gloria Dump?

From Quiz "Because of Winn-Dixie," by Kate DiCamillo

Answer: Gone With the Wind

Gloria Dump was almost blind, so Opal read "Gone With the Wind" to her. The picnic at Twelve Oaks gave Opal the idea for the party that they had at Gloria's.

13. What does India Opal buy for Winn-Dixie at Gertrude's Pets?

From Quiz Because of Winn-Dixie

Answer: leash and collar

At Gertrude's Pets, she meets Otis, a lonely musician who works at the store. Since India doesn't have enough to pay for the items, she offers to work at the store to pay for it. Otis reluctantly agrees.

14. How did Edward finally find the sun again after long months at the bottom of the sea?

From Quiz The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Answer: A storm hurled him to the surface where he was caught in a fisherman's net.

Edward spent 297 days on the sea floor face down in the muck. It was a dark and lonely time for him.

15. What flavors taste like they are in Littmus Lozenges?

From Quiz "Because of Winn-Dixie," by Kate DiCamillo

Answer: Strawberry and root beer

The candy was good, but no one could quite place what flavors they tasted like. Strawberry, root beer, and sorrow was what Opal thought.

16. Who always teases India?

From Quiz Because of Winn-Dixie

Answer: the Dewberry boys

Steve and Dunlap Dewberry often follow India Opal on their bikes, teasing her.

17. How did Edward end up with Bull?

From Quiz The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Answer: Nellie's horrible daughter took Edward to the dump where Bull's dog found him.

Bull was a hobo riding the trains from place to place in search of work. Edward became his travelling companion and remained with Bull for almost seven years.

18. Why was Otis sent to jail?

From Quiz "Because of Winn-Dixie," by Kate DiCamillo

Answer: Playing his guitar in public

Otis only wanted to share his music with everyone, but the law got mad when he wouldn't stop playing his guitar on the street.

19. What's the name of the parrot at Gertrude's Pets?

From Quiz Because of Winn-Dixie

Answer: Gertrude

The bird is named after the owner of the store. It can talk and oftens blurbs out phrases.

20. Who saved Edward from the pole in the old woman's garden?

From Quiz The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Answer: Bryce

Edward was humiliated and deeply tormented during his time spent as a scarecrow. He remembered Pelligrina's story about the princess and the warthog with despair.

21. Who left the family when India Opal was really young?

From Quiz Because of Winn-Dixie

Answer: her mom

India's mom left their home many years ago and India longs to meet this lady she never had a chance to know.

22. Who smashed Edward's china head against a counter in a Memphis diner?

From Quiz The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Answer: Neal

Neal was angry with Bryce for not having enough money to pay for the food he had eaten. Bryce took Edward to a doll mender who repaired his head which had broken into twenty-one pieces.

23. Who went into Gloria Dump's bedroom to see who or what was sneezing?

From Quiz "Because of Winn-Dixie," by Kate DiCamillo

Answer: Otis

Gloria asked Otis to go and see what it was because she thought it might be a thief.

24. What candy did Miss Franny's great-grandfather create?

From Quiz Because of Winn-Dixie

Answer: Littmus Lozenge

The Littmus Lozenge tasted sweet and sad at the same time, reminding the eater of sorrow.

25. Where was Edward when Abilene found him again?

From Quiz The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Answer: In Lucius Clarke's shop.

It was a miraculous moment when Abilene and Edward were reunited after so many years. Abilene was a woman with a daughter of her own. Apparently she had always worn Edward's miniature gold pocket watch on a chain as a necklace. She bought him for her daughter and Edward finally found his way home.

26. What song does everyone sing at the end of the book?

From Quiz "Because of Winn-Dixie," by Kate DiCamillo

Answer: It doesn't say

At the end they begin to sing, but it doesn't say what song, probably because Opal is not singing, she only listens.

27. What's Winn-Dixie's most prominent feature?

From Quiz Because of Winn-Dixie

Answer: his wide smile

Winn-Dixie's big wide smile which shows all of his teeth melts many people's hearts.

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