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

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

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

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

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

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

A) the skunk go caught
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 warned other animals of danger

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

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

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 see them
C) his burro moves about
D) he can hear them