TED-Ed: The Artists | Think Like A Coder, Ep 5 | Alex Rosenthal

Hedge and the adventurers seek a second artifact in a tower guarded by bots. To distract the guards, Hedge must deface paintings with an X. The video explores two programming methods for Hedge: a typewriter approach and a spiral approach. Each method has its strengths, and the team uses the distraction to advance their quest.

What was the original purpose of the Treehouse Sanctuary established by Octavia?

• To serve as a military base

• To be a haven for arts and crafts

• To function as a technological hub

• To act as a trading post

What is the main obstacle in retrieving the second artifact?

• A Garrison of bots and traps

• A magical barrier

• A group of rival adventurers

• A series of complex puzzles

What is the purpose of defacing the paintings with an X?

• To create a distraction

• To improve their artistic value

• To mark them for sale

• To signal the start of a festival

Which method of painting an X involves moving row by row?

• The zigzag approach

• The diagonal approach

• The typewriter approach

• The spiral approach

What is a key advantage of the spiral approach in painting an X?

• It uses less paint

• It creates a more artistic design

• It is faster to execute

• It maintains consistent logic throughout

What challenge does Hedge face when painting an X?

• He can only paint in one color

• He can only paint in circles

• He requires specific instructions

• He needs to recharge frequently

What happens after Hedge defaces the paintings?

• The paintings are restored immediately

• The Garrison abandons their posts

• The paintings are sold at an auction

• The team is captured by the bots