5th - Reading Because of Winn Dixie Chap 6-10 Notes Flashcards
What happened when Miss Franny saw Winn Dixie standing on his hind legs looking in the windows? Why?
Miss Franny scream and was hiding behind her desk because she thought Winn Dixie was a bear. Miss Franny had a bad experience with a bear coming into the library a long time ago.
Who is Franny Block and why is she important to Opal?
Miss Franny is the librarian at Herman W Block Memorial Library. Miss Franny was the first friend Opal made in Naomi.
How did Miss Franny obtain the Herman W. Block Memorial Library?
Miss Franny’s father gave it to her for her birthday.
When the bear entered the library, what did Miss Franny do to scare it away?
Miss Franny threw the book (War and Peace) at the bear and screamed “Be gone!”
Why is Franny Block lonely? What do Opal and Miss Franny decide?
Miss Franny is lonely because everyone she knew when she was young are all dead and gone. Opal and Miss Franny decide to become friends.
Who came into the library after Miss Franny finished her story? How was she described?
Amanda Wilkinson. She is described as old and pinched-faced.
Why did Opal go to Gertrude’s Pets?
Opal went to Gertrude’s Pet to get a collar and leash for Winn Dixie.
The item was very expensive. How did Opal intend to pay for it?
First, Opal asked if she could pay for it with an installment plan. Or she could work for the store.
What kind of bird came and sat on Winn Dixie? Why was this unusual?
The bird was a parrot who was named after the owner Gertrude. It was unusual because Gertrude didn’t like dogs.
Why was Opal so happy at the end of this chapter?
She had a dog, a job, a friend (Miss Franny) and an invitation to her first party in Naomi.
Why doesn’t Opal like Stevie and Dunlap Dewberry?
Because they were mean and stupid.
How did Winn Dixie help Opal and Gloria Dump meet?
Winn Dixie ran into Gloria Dump’s yard and Opal went in too to find Winn Dixie and met Gloria.
What do Opal and Gloria Dump do before Opal leaves?
They planted a tree to test Opal’s green thumb (her mom had a green thumb)
