30 Questions
Who are the main characters in the story?
Andy and Terry
What kind of treehouse do Andy and Terry live in?
13-story treehouse
What is the title of Chapter 5?
The Drawing Competition
What is the name of the event in Chapter 6?
The Barky the Barking Dog Show
What is the name of the preview at the end of the book?
The 26-Story Treehouse
Who is the author of the book?
Unknown
Who does Bill have a special delivery for and what does it contain?
Bill has a special delivery for Terry, containing sea-monkeys.
What does Terry insist about sea-monkeys in comparison to man-eating sharks?
Terry insists that sea-monkeys are better than man-eating sharks due to their unique characteristics.
How does Terry delay work on a book and what does he create to add water and purify it?
Terry delays work on a book to hatch the sea-monkeys and creates a slow and elaborate process to add water and purify it.
What happens when Terry finally hatches the sea-monkeys and insists on feeding them official sea-monkey growth food?
One sea-monkey grows uncontrollably after being fed official sea-monkey growth food.
Where do Terry and Andy transfer the sea-monkey that outgrows its container, and what is revealed about it?
Terry and Andy transfer the sea-monkey to a bath, where it reveals itself to be a mermaid named Mermaidia.
What is Terry's reaction when the mermaid introduces herself and mistakes Terry for a merman?
Terry is disappointed as he wanted sea-monkeys, not a mermaid.
What is the treehouse in the story used for?
It serves as a creative space for making books.
Who are the two individuals involved in creating books in the story?
One writes the words and the other draws the pictures.
What did Terry do to the cat, and what did he claim to be doing?
Terry painted the cat bright yellow and claimed he was turning it into a canary.
What unexpected event happened to the cat?
The cat unexpectedly grew wings and flew away.
Who was the missing cat that Jill was looking for?
Her cat, Silky, was the missing cat.
Who is Mr. Big Nose and why did he contact the characters?
Mr. Big Nose is the publisher who contacted them angrily about the overdue book they promised.
What does Terry suggest as a living arrangement for him and Mermaidia?
Terry suggests that they could live in his 13-story sand castle under the sea.
What does Mermaidia say a human becomes when they marry a mermaid?
Mermaidia says that a human becomes a merman when they marry a mermaid.
What does Mermaidia say is the way for a human to breathe underwater?
Mermaidia says that when a human and a mermaid get married, the human becomes a merman and can breathe underwater.
What does Terry suggest they do right away after their conversation?
Terry suggests that they leave right away.
What does Mermaidia say about her ability to last in the bathwater?
Mermaidia impatiently says that she doesn't know how much longer she can last in the bathwater.
What does Andy hear coming from the bathroom as he's about to join Terry?
Andy hears a strange gurgling sound coming from the bathroom as he's about to join Terry.
What are the names of the two struggling book writers in the story?
Terry and Andy
What does Terry proudly show Andy from his drawing folder?
Two pictures of his finger
What competition escalates into a physical altercation involving a giant banana?
Drawing competition
How does Terry revive Andy after accidentally knocking him out with a giant banana?
By throwing water on his face
What TV show do Terry and Andy end up wasting time watching instead of working on their book?
A show about a 'dumb dog' and 'Buzzy the Buzzing Fly'
What does Andy do in frustration that almost hits the postman, Bill?
Throws the TV out of the treehouse
Study Notes
Struggles of Two Aspiring Book Writers
- The main characters, Terry and Andy, are struggling to finish their book by the next day.
- Terry's drawing folder contains only two pictures, both of his finger, and he proudly presents them to Andy.
- Andy challenges Terry to a drawing competition, but it escalates into a physical altercation involving a giant banana.
- Terry accidentally knocks Andy out with the giant banana and revives him by throwing water on his face.
- Andy then shows Terry the start of a story he has written, but it's only four words long and contains a misspelling.
- Instead of working on their book, they end up wasting time watching a TV show about a "dumb dog" and "Buzzy the Buzzing Fly."
- Andy gets frustrated and throws the TV out of the treehouse, almost hitting the postman, Bill.
- The text includes chapters titled "The Drawing Competition," "The Barky the Barking Dog Show," and "The Monster Mermaid."
- The characters' struggle to focus and work on their book is evident throughout the text.
- The text is written in a lighthearted and humorous tone, with a focus on the characters' antics and struggles.
- The relationship dynamic between Terry and Andy is characterized by friendly competition and occasional conflict.
- The text is part of a larger story and is likely aimed at a young audience.
"Struggles of Two Aspiring Book Writers" Quiz: Test your knowledge of Terry and Andy's hilarious antics as they strive to finish their book. Explore their misadventures, drawing competitions, and distractions in this lighthearted story. See how well you remember the chapters and the dynamic between the two characters.
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