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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) smaller than the first one
B) sheltered from his house
C) next to 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