Trivia Quiz On Edgar Rice Burroughs
Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American fictional writer widely known for his more appreciated and adventurous fiction genres. Among the most notable of his creations are the jungle hero Tarzan, the heroic Mars adventurer John Carter and many more. What do you know about Edgar? Take our quiz to find out
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What year was Edgar given birth to?
- A.
1884
- B.
1885
- C.
1888
- D.
1875
Correct Answer
D. 1875Explanation
Edgar was born in 1875.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How old was Edgar when he died?
- A.
70
- B.
71
- C.
73
- D.
74
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D. 74Explanation
Edgar was 74 years old when he died.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Where was he educated?
- A.
Chicago
- B.
Dallas
- C.
New York
- D.
London
Correct Answer
A. ChicagoExplanation
He was educated in Chicago.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How many children did he have?
- A.
6
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
5
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Which of the following was Edgar initially into?
- A.
Law
- B.
Dancing
- C.
Philosophy
- D.
Military
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D. MilitaryExplanation
Edgar was initially into the military.Rate this question:
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What made Edgar ineligible to serve in the army?
- A.
Height
- B.
Heart problem
- C.
Weight
- D.
Incompetency
Correct Answer
B. Heart problemExplanation
Edgar was ineligible to serve in the army due to his heart problem. This condition likely posed a risk to his health and could potentially be exacerbated by the physical demands and stress of military service.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which other business did Edgar engage himself in after leaving the military?
- A.
Philosophy
- B.
Cowboy
- C.
Cook
- D.
Teacher
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B. CowboyExplanation
After leaving the military, Edgar engaged himself in the business of being a cowboy. This means that he most likely worked with cattle, either as a rancher or a cowboy on a ranch. Cowboys are responsible for herding and taking care of cattle, as well as performing various tasks related to ranching and livestock management.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who was his wife?
- A.
Daniele David
- B.
Tony Dunk
- C.
Rachael Stone
- D.
Emma Hulbert
Correct Answer
D. Emma HulbertExplanation
The correct answer is Emma Hulbert. This suggests that the person in question had a wife named Emma Hulbert.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What year did they marry?
- A.
1990
- B.
1991
- C.
1992
- D.
1993
Correct Answer
A. 1990Explanation
The year they married is 1990 because it is the first option listed and there is no information provided in the question to suggest any other year.Rate this question:
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What year did they birth their last child?
- A.
1934
- B.
1994
- C.
1913
- D.
1922
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C. 1913 -
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