Terysa Solves It, Think Like A Computer by Terysa Ridgeway

Tessa, an 8-year-old girl, anticipates a surprise birthday party organized by her family. She discovers clues leading to the party and is thrilled by the surprise. However, the real surprise is a computer, which she uses to learn coding with Python. Inspired by mathematician Catherine Johnson, Tessa solves the problem of making the computer talk, showcasing her problem-solving skills and excitement for learning.

What was the first clue that made Tirsa suspect a surprise party?

• A rushed phone call

• An empty spare change jar

• A conversation with her sisters

• A big brown box on the secret shelf

What subject does Tirsa find difficult to concentrate on during her birthday?

• Math

• History

• Art

• Science

What was the real surprise gift Tirsa received from her parents?

• A new dress

• A bicycle

• A pet dog

• A computer

What programming language does Tirsa find on her old computer?

• Python

• Java

• Ruby

• C++

How does Tirsa finally get the computer to respond?

• By typing 'say hello'

• By using a voice command

• By typing 'print' with quotation marks

• By restarting the computer

Who inspired Tirsa to keep trying with her computer?

• Her friend

• Her sister, Shana

• Her mom

• Her teacher, Missus Boxy

What lesson did Tirsa remember from her sister that helped her with the computer?

• How to bake a cake

• How to organize a party

• How to write dialogue using quotation marks

• How to solve math problems