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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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