A) many events are unrealistic
B) the story involves technology from the future
C) the story was told orally before it was written
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) 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) there are a lot of weeds in the garden
C) the garden is very big
D) he wants the vegetables to grow quickly

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

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

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

A) water his garden more easily
B) provide water for the other, larger desert animals
C) feed his animal visitors
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) the skunk go caught
D) Alejandro realized that the animals did not feel safe near the house

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

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

A) sheltered from his house
B) smaller than the first one
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) he can hear them
D) his burro moves about