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

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

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

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

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

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) Alejandro realized that the animals did not feel safe near the house
D) the skunk go caught

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

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