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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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