A) the story was told orally before it was written
B) many events are unrealistic
C) the story involves technology from the future
D) the setting could be a real place

A) the windmill brings water up from his well
B) he does not have many visitors
C) there is a water hole next to his house
D) he does not need much water for himself and his burro

A) there are a lot of weeds in the garden
B) he wants the vegetables to grow quickly
C) the work keeps him from being lonely
D) the garden is very big

A) kinds of cactus
B) desert fruit
C) desert flowers
D) desert birds

A) are small
B) have four legs
C) have fur
D) have long tails

A) curious
B) lost
C) hungry
D) thirsty

A) provide water for the other, larger desert animals
B) get better water for his burro
C) feed his animal visitors
D) water his garden more easily

A) the skunk warned other animals of danger
B) the skunk go caught
C) Alejandro did not understand why the skunk ran away
D) Alejandro realized that the animals did not feel safe near the house

A) in the open
B) too shallow
C) salty
D) muddy

A) defeated
B) determined
C) fearful
D) selfish

A) next to his house
B) shunned by the large animals
C) sheltered from his house
D) smaller than the first one

A) he can hear them
B) he can see them
C) they always come at the same time
D) his burro moves about