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Because of Winn-Dixie Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the 2001 Newbery Honor book, "Because Of Winn-Dixie", by Kate DiCamillo.

A multiple-choice quiz by augusta123. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
augusta123

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
125,317

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did India Opal find Winn-Dixie? Hint

at a grocery store

on the beach

at the strip mall

at the boardwalk

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Question 2 of 10

2. What profession does India Opal's father have? Hint

lawyer

accountant

manager

preacher

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what state does the story take place? Hint

Florida

New York

California

Texas

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is Winn-Dixie afraid of? Hint

mice

thunderstorms

fog

baseballs

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Question 5 of 10

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

bag of dog food

flea collar

dog bowl

leash and collar

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who always teases India? Hint

Gloria Dump

the Dewberry boys

Sweetie Pie

Miss Franny Block

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Question 7 of 10

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

Otis

Gertrude

Lois

Reese

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Question 8 of 10

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

her mom

her grandmother

her older brother

her uncle

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Question 9 of 10

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

Strawberry Sugercoat

DiCamillo Sugarsweet

Harvester Hardcandy

Littmus Lozenge

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Question 10 of 10

10. What's Winn-Dixie's most prominent feature? Hint

his wide smile

his furry coat

his big ears

his short wagging tail

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did India Opal find 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.

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

Answer: preacher

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

3. In what state does the story take place?

Answer: Florida

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

4. What is Winn-Dixie afraid of?

Answer: thunderstorms

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

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

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.

6. Who always teases India?

Answer: the Dewberry boys

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

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

Answer: Gertrude

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

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

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.

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

Answer: Littmus Lozenge

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

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

Answer: his wide smile

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

Source: Author augusta123

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