"Because Of Winn-dixie" Chapters 6-14

Miss Franny Block mistook Winn-Dixie for a bear.

Winn-Dixie had a pathological fear of thunderstorms.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

Gloria made a peanut butter sandwich for Opal on the first day they met.

In Chapter 8, the first event mentioned is Opal going into a store. The type of store she enters is a pet store.

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.

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.

Gertrude sat on Winn-Dixie's head.

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.

Gloria said that the tree represented all the things she had done wrong.

Opal and Winn-Dixie's daily routine included going to the pet shop, going to the library, and going to Gloria Dump's.

The Dewberry brothers told Opal that Glaria Dump was a witch and that she would eat Winn-Dixie.