A) the story was told orally before it was written
B) the setting could be a real place
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 garden is very big
C) the work keeps him from being lonely
D) he wants the vegetables to grow quickly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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