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- What does Otis do to keep the animals in the pet store calm?
- Why was it hard for Opal to talk after her father said they would have to keep Winn-Dixie safe?
- What is Winn-Dixie afraid of?
- What surprises Opal when she goes to Gertrude's pets?
- In what way would Otis relate to the animals?
- What does Opal think about Otis?
- Why did Otis shout help me in Winn-Dixie?
- How does the lozenge taste?
- Why does opal get upset with Dewberry boys?
- How old was Opal when her mother left?
- Why does Gloria Dump show Opal her tree?
- How did Opal meet Gloria Dump?
- What deal does Opal make with Otis?
- Why is opal so happy at the end of Chapter 8?
What does Otis do to keep the animals in the pet store calm?
Otis looks up at Opal and stops playing his guitar, but when the music stops, the animals are roused from their spell and begin hopping and crawling around the store. Otis shouts for Opal to help him, and the two begin shoving animals back into cages.
Why was it hard for Opal to talk after her father said they would have to keep Winn-Dixie safe?
The preacher says there are many thunderstorms in Florida during the summer, and Opal fears that her father is going to tell her they cannot keep Winn-Dixie because he is afraid of thunder.
What is Winn-Dixie afraid of?
The preacher says that Winn-Dixie seems to have a pathological fear of thunderstorms. ... The preacher assures Opal that when the storm is over, the real Winn-Dixie will return.
What surprises Opal when she goes to Gertrude's pets?
Opal brings him to Gertrude's Pets for a collar and leash. Apparently, that's a really big deal. She finds a gorgeous red leather set and shows it to Winn-Dixie (who is looking in the window). He freaks out with sneezing, smiling happiness.
In what way would Otis relate to the animals?
Despite his awkwardness with people, Otis is exceptional at dealing with animals. He's a skilled guitarist and regularly gets all the animals in the store out of their cages so he can play for them—and the animals sit still and listen to him.
What does Opal think about Otis?
Opal is curious about why Otis was in jail. She defends him when Stevie Dewberry insults Otis calling him a 'retard' who has been in jail. This shows that even though Opal was unsure about Otis's jail time, she still trusted their friendship.
Why did Otis shout help me in Winn-Dixie?
Why dogs Otis shout help me? Otis stopped playing the guitar and the animals ran around. He needed help to put away the animals. Describe how Otis restored order in the pet store.
How does the lozenge taste?
When people taste a Littmus Lozenge, they all seem to notice the flavor of root beer and strawberry. However, there is another special flavor in the candy that's often hard to name: sorrow.
Why does opal get upset with Dewberry boys?
The boys tell Opal that the preacher would be mad at her if he knew what she was up to during the day, but Opal lies and tells them her father already knows. Opal gets tired of yelling at the Dewberry boys, but it makes her feel tough to stand up for her friends.
How old was Opal when her mother left?
Her mother had left the family when Opal was only three years old and before they moved to Naomi. Florida.
Why does Gloria Dump show Opal her tree?
Case in point: Gloria tells Opal to plant a "wait-and-see tree," in order to find out if she's got a green thumb like her mom (10.12). This tree winds up symbolizing much more to Opal (read the discussion of the "Wait-and-See Tree" in Symbols).
How did Opal meet Gloria Dump?
Gloria Dump is another character that Opal meets because of Winn-Dixie! One day when Opal is riding her bike home from the pet store, the Dewberry boys start riding behind her, whispering about her. ... She makes peanut butter sandwiches for Opal, and shares a spoonful with Winn-Dixie.
What deal does Opal make with Otis?
When Winn-Dixie and Opal get to the pet store the next morning, Opal gives Otis a Littmus Lozenge. He asks if it's Halloween and awkwardly accepts the candy. When he puts it in his mouth, he begins to cry and thanks Opal. He says it tastes good, but it also tastes like being in jail.
Why is opal so happy at the end of Chapter 8?
Why is Opal so happy at the end of Chapter 8? Opal made a friend, got a job, and got her first party invitation. What does Opal promise to do so that she can earn Winn-Dixie a red collar and leash from the pet store?
