QUIZ: Understanding "Alejandro's Gift"

What is the main idea of page 385?

• A) Alejandro feels happy with his garden.

• B) Alejandro feels lonely.

• C) Alejandro enjoys the company of his burro.

• D) Alejandro is frustrated with his desert surroundings.

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What detail from the text supports the idea that Alejandro feels lonely on page 385?

• His only companion is his burro.

• He hears the sounds of birds in the garden.

• He enjoys the company of his desert neighbors.

• He sees a squirrel drinking water.

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What causes Alejandro to forget his loneliness for a few moments on page 386?

• He sees a bird flying overhead.

• A ground squirrel comes to drink water from his garden.

• His burro approaches him for food.

• He watches the sunset over the desert.

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How does the cause-effect relationship on page 386 help you better understand the text?

• It shows that Alejandro does not care about the animals.

• It shows that Alejandro responds positively to the presence of animals.

• It shows that Alejandro prefers to be alone.

• It shows that Alejandro is frustrated with the desert environment.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the desert animals Alejandro sees in his garden on page 388?

• Roadrunner

• Gopher

• Owl

• Kangaroo rat

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What is the cause of the animals no longer being fearful on page 391?

• A) Alejandro plants new trees around the watering hole.

• B) Alejandro builds a second watering hole farther away and screens it with plants.

• C) Alejandro feeds the animals daily.

• D) Alejandro stops sitting near the watering hole.

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What is the main idea of page 391?

• A) Alejandro decides to leave the desert.

• B) Alejandro is happy that the animals are visiting the water hole.

• C) Alejandro misses his old life in the city.

• D) Alejandro is frustrated with his garden.

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Which detail from the text supports the idea that Alejandro is content on page 391?

• A) "Alejandro was still lonely."

• B) "The animals ran away."

• C) "he sat quietly listening to the sounds of his desert neighbors."

• D) "The garden was dry and desolate."

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Which of the following plants is NOT mentioned on pages 394-395?

• A) Mesquite

• B) Saguaro

• C) Yucca

• D) Cactus wren

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Why is Alejandro compared to a saguaro cactus on page 395?

• Because both provide nourishment to the animals of the desert.

• Because both are tall and strong.

• Because Alejandro has thorns like the saguaro.

• Because Alejandro is isolated, like the cactus in the desert.

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