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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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