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

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

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

A) thirsty
B) curious
C) hungry
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) the skunk warned other animals of danger
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 go caught

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

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