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) the windmill brings water up from his well
C) there is a water hole next to his house
D) he does not have many visitors

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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