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Quiz about The History of Edgar Rice Burroughs

The History of Edgar Rice Burroughs Quiz

This is a quiz about the life of Edgar Rice Burroughs. See how much you know about the author of many science fiction, fantasy and Tarzan stories.

A multiple-choice quiz by gamemaker. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
gamemaker

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
76,059

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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274

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which year was Burroughs born? Hint

1875

1865

1855

1885

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Question 2 of 10

2. What epidemic struck Chicago in 1891 forcing Burroughs to move to his brothers' cattle ranch in Idaho? Hint

Tuberculosis

Polio

Influenza

Smallpox

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Question 3 of 10

3. Burroughs later attended the Michigan Military Academy, graduating in 1895. What did he do the following year? Hint

Studied to become a pastor

Joined the U.S. Army

Started writing stories

Traveled through Asia

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1911, after reading several pulp magazines, Burroughs decided to start writing his own pulp stories. Which was the first novel he wrote published in pulp form? Hint

'At the Earth's Core'

'Tarzan of the Apes'

'Under the Moons of Mars'

'The Outlaw of Torn'

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Question 5 of 10

5. How much money did Burroughs receive for his first published story? Hint

800 dollars

1600 dollars

200 dollars

400 dollars

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which year was 'Tarzan of the Apes' published in book form? Hint

1914

1922

1918

1926

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many complete Tarzan stories did Burroughs write? Hint

104

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Question 8 of 10

8. Burroughs decided he could make an even better living if he founded his own company. What was the name of the company he started in 1923? Hint

Burroughs Unlimited

Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc.

The Lost Continent Inc.

Pellucidar Publishing Co.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Edgar Rice Burroughs was involved in the creation of Tarzana, CA. What happened to Tarzana in 1928? Hint

Tarzan movies were made there

Burroughs first moved there

It was incorporated

Burroughs became mayor

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Question 10 of 10

10. Edgar Rice Burroughs was involved in World War 2?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which year was Burroughs born?

Answer: 1875

ERB was born Sep. 1, 1875 in Chicago and died March 19, 1950. His father was a Civil War Veteran.

2. What epidemic struck Chicago in 1891 forcing Burroughs to move to his brothers' cattle ranch in Idaho?

Answer: Influenza

Idaho at this time was still a rough place with thieves, murderers, bad men and even shootouts at the local saloon. His parents found this out and sent him to the Phillips Academy in Andover, MA.

3. Burroughs later attended the Michigan Military Academy, graduating in 1895. What did he do the following year?

Answer: Joined the U.S. Army

ERB was assigned to the Seventh United States Cavalry, General Custer's old regiment.

4. In 1911, after reading several pulp magazines, Burroughs decided to start writing his own pulp stories. Which was the first novel he wrote published in pulp form?

Answer: 'Under the Moons of Mars'

Originally titled 'Dejah Thoris, Martian Princess', it was changed to 'Under the Moons of Mars' for the pulp version and finally, 'A Princess of Mars' in book form.

5. How much money did Burroughs receive for his first published story?

Answer: 400 dollars

'Under the Moons of Mars' was the first story ERB ever submitted and from February to July of 1912 it appeared in All-Story magazine.

6. Which year was 'Tarzan of the Apes' published in book form?

Answer: 1914

Tarzan first appeared in the pulps in 1912, becoming a motion picture for the first time in 1918.

7. How many complete Tarzan stories did Burroughs write?

Answer: 26

A fragment of another Tarzan story was discovered after his death.

8. Burroughs decided he could make an even better living if he founded his own company. What was the name of the company he started in 1923?

Answer: Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc.

Burroughs started publishing his own books, beginning in 1931 with 'Tarzan the Invincible'. The last book being 'I Am a Barbarian' in 1967.

9. Edgar Rice Burroughs was involved in the creation of Tarzana, CA. What happened to Tarzana in 1928?

Answer: It was incorporated

Starting out as a ranch ERB bought in 1919, the citizens of the community that had sprung up around the Tarzana ranch voted to adopt the name 'Tarzana' when their town was incorporated in 1928.

10. Edgar Rice Burroughs was involved in World War 2?

Answer: True

At 66, being too old for active service in World War 2, ERB served the war effort by becoming the oldest war correspondent to serve in the Pacific theater.

Source: Author gamemaker

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