"Because Of Winn-dixie" Chapters 6-14
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What animal did Miss Franny Block mistake Winn-Dixie for?
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Coyote
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Racoon
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Bear
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Wolverine
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This quiz assesses comprehension of 'Because of Winn-Dixie' chapters 6-14, focusing on key events and character interactions. It evaluates understanding of narrative details and character traits, enhancing literary analysis skills.
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Winn- Dixie had a pathological fear of what?
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Bees
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Thunderstorms
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Tidal waves
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Spiders
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A. ThunderstormsExplanation
Winn-Dixie had a pathological fear of thunderstorms.Rate this question:
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When Opal told Gloria her "story" how did she feel?
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Gloria didn't care
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she was embarrassed
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She felt sick
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Gloria was listening with her whole heart
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A. Gloria was listening with her whole heartExplanation
The correct answer suggests that when Opal told Gloria her "story," Gloria was fully engaged and attentive. She was not indifferent or embarrassed, nor did she feel sick. Instead, Gloria actively listened and showed genuine interest in Opal's narrative, indicating that she was emotionally invested in the conversation.Rate this question:
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What does Gloria want Opal to do with the Dewberry brothers?
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Ride bikes with them
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Play baseball with them
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Eat pizza with them
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Be their friend
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A. Be their friendExplanation
Gloria wants Opal to befriend the Dewberry brothers. This implies that she wants Opal to establish a friendly relationship with them, indicating that Gloria believes it would be beneficial for Opal to be close to the Dewberry brothers. This could suggest that the Dewberry brothers are trustworthy, fun, or supportive individuals, and Gloria sees potential in their friendship for Opal.Rate this question:
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What did Otis tell Opal in Chapter 12 that was kind of a secret?
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He did not like animals
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He had a million dollars
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He had been to jail
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He had caused a bad car accident
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A. He had been to jailExplanation
In Chapter 12, Otis revealed to Opal that he had been to jail. This implies that Otis had a criminal past and had been incarcerated at some point in his life. The fact that Otis shared this information with Opal suggests a level of trust and openness between them, as he confided in her about his secret.Rate this question:
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What did Opal call the Dewberry brothers?
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Bald-headed eagles
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Bald-headed beagles
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Bald-headed babies
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Baldies
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A. Bald-headed babiesExplanation
Opal called the Dewberry brothers "bald-headed babies" because it is a playful and affectionate nickname she gave them. This term suggests that she sees them as young and innocent, possibly teasing them in a lighthearted manner about their lack of hair.Rate this question:
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Gloria Dump said,"Judge people by what they are doing now and not what they have done in thepast."
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
This statement suggests that Gloria Dump believes in assessing individuals based on their current actions and behavior rather than judging them solely based on their past actions. By focusing on the present, she implies that people can change and grow, and should not be defined solely by their past mistakes or accomplishments. This perspective promotes forgiveness, personal growth, and the belief in the potential for positive change in individuals.Rate this question:
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What are hanging from the tree at the back of Gloria's backyard?
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Baseballs
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Shoes
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Bottles
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Kites
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A. BottlesExplanation
The question asks what is hanging from the tree at the back of Gloria's backyard. The correct answer is "bottles". This suggests that there are bottles hanging from the tree in Gloria's backyard.Rate this question:
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What kind of animal was Gertrude?
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Parakeet
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Cockatoo
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Parrot
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Cardinal
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A. ParrotExplanation
Gertrude was a parrot because parrots are a type of bird known for their ability to mimic human speech. Parakeets and cockatoos are also types of parrots, but the question specifically asks for the kind of animal Gertrude was, and the term "parrot" encompasses all of these species. Cardinals, on the other hand, are a type of songbird and not classified as parrots.Rate this question:
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What was the "theme" of Sweetie Pie's birthday party?
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Ladybugs
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Daisies
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Pink
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Purple
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A. PinkExplanation
The "theme" of Sweetie Pie's birthday party was pink. This suggests that the decorations, invitations, and possibly even the dress code for the party were centered around the color pink. It is likely that pink was chosen as the theme because it is a popular color associated with femininity, sweetness, and joy, which are all fitting for a birthday celebration.Rate this question:
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In Chapter 7, Miss Franny tells the story of a bear coming into the library and she threw a big book at it. What was the name of the book?
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The Little House on the Prairie
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Encylcopedia
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War and Peace
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Katarina
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A. War and PeaceExplanation
In Chapter 7, Miss Franny tells the story of a bear coming into the library and her instinctive reaction was to throw a big book at it. The name of the book she threw at the bear is "War and Peace".Rate this question:
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What kind of sandwich did Gloria make for Opal on the first day they met?
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Ham and cheese
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Tuna
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Egg salad
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Peanut butter
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A. Peanut butterExplanation
Gloria made a peanut butter sandwich for Opal on the first day they met.Rate this question:
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The first thing that happened in Chapter 8 was Opal went into a store.What type of store was it?
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Grocery store
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Pet store
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7-11
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Hardware store
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A. Pet storeExplanation
In Chapter 8, the first event mentioned is Opal going into a store. The type of store she enters is a pet store.Rate this question:
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What kind of tree did Gloria and Opal plant together?
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"wait and see" tree
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"be all you can be" tree
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"see all there is to see" tree
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"call me tree" tree
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A. "wait and see" treeExplanation
Gloria and Opal planted a "wait and see" tree together. This implies that they planted a tree with the expectation of waiting and seeing what it would become or how it would grow. The name suggests that they were patient and curious about the tree's development, rather than having specific expectations or intentions for it.Rate this question:
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When you read a paragraph and then describe it in a few sentences, you are doing what?
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Foreshadowing
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Paraphrasing
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Summarizing
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Predicting
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A. SummarizingExplanation
When you read a paragraph and then describe it in a few sentences, you are summarizing. This means that you are providing a concise overview or brief summary of the main points or ideas in the paragraph.Rate this question:
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What part of Winn-Dixie did Gertrude sit on?
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His back
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His shoulder
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His head
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His tail
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A. His headExplanation
Gertrude sat on Winn-Dixie's head.Rate this question:
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Pathological fear, dramatic, harsh, brilliant, and courageous are all examples of:
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Similes
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Character traits
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Homonyms
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Metaphors
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A. Character traitsExplanation
The given words "pathological fear, dramatic, harsh, brilliant, and courageous" all describe certain qualities or characteristics of a person. These words are not comparing one thing to another (similes or metaphors) or words with multiple meanings (homonyms). Instead, they are describing specific attributes or traits that a person may possess, which makes them examples of character traits.Rate this question:
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What did Gloria say the tree represented to her?
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All the time that has past
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All the people she knew
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All the things she had done wrong
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All the booksin the library
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A. All the things she had done wrongExplanation
Gloria said that the tree represented all the things she had done wrong.Rate this question:
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Which of these were part of Opal and Winn-Dixie's daily "routine"?
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Going to the pet shop
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Going to the library
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Going to Gloria Dump's
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all of the above
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A. all of the aboveExplanation
Opal and Winn-Dixie's daily routine included going to the pet shop, going to the library, and going to Gloria Dump's.Rate this question:
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What did the Dewberry brothers tell Opal about Glaria Dump?
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That she was a witch
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That she was 100 years old
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That she would eat Winn -Dixie
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Both A and C
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A. Both A and CExplanation
The Dewberry brothers told Opal that Glaria Dump was a witch and that she would eat Winn-Dixie.Rate this question:
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