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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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