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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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