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What did Miss Franny Block think Winn-Dixie was?
Miss Franny thought Winn-Dixie was a bear. When she realized he was a dog, she was embarrassed because she thought Opal would think she was a “silly old lady, mistaking a dog for a bear.”
Why does Miss Franny tell Opal the story?
Opal begs her to tell the story because she loves a good story and asks if Winn-Dixie can join them. Before Miss Franny answers, Opal brings him in and assures Miss Franny that he’s big, but he also has a big heart—like, a Grinch-sized heart, but at the end of the story.
Why was Miss Franny Block scared of Winn-Dixie at first?
Why was Miss Franny scared of Winn-Dixie? She was frightened because she thought he was a bear.
Why is Miss Franny Block lonely?
Miss Franny is quite old, and she says that all the people whom she knew in the past are now dead, so she is lonely too. Miss Franny’s empathy towards Opal’s situation motivates her to change the rules.
How did Winn-Dixie help Miss Franny?
In Chapter 6, Opal brings Winn-Dixie with her to the library and teaches him to stand on his hind legs so he can see through the window to watch her as she picks out books, which keeps him from feeling lonely.
Why does Miss Franny Block allow Winn-Dixie into the library?
Miss Franny Block allows Winn-Dixie into the library because he walks in and lies down at her feet. When she was a little girl, Miss Franny asked her father to give her a library for her birthday. Miss Franny bought one book everyday.
What kind of person is Miss Franny?
librarian
Miss Franny Block is a librarian. She received her library cottage as a birthday present from her rich daddy when she was a “little-miss-know-it-all” (7.10). She “wanted a little house full of nothing but books and I wanted to share them, too” (7.4).
What kept Opal from sticking her tongue out at the Dewberry?
What caused Opal to NOT stick her tongue out at the Dewberry boys on her way to Gloria Dump’s house? She thought about what Gloria said on not judging them too hard. She thought she’d get a spanking if she did.
How did Miss Franny get rid of the bear?
Miss Franny sat very still, raised the book she was reading (War and Peace) into the air, and threw it at the bear while screaming. Surprisingly, the bear left, taking the book with him.
What happened to Opal and Miss Franny at the end of the story?
What happens to Opal and Miss Franny at the END of the passage? They become friends.
How does Opal know that Winn-Dixie doesn’t like to be left alone?
How does Opal know that Winn-Dixie does not like to be left alone? He would pull the cushions off the couch.