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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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