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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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