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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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