Trivia Quiz On Edgar Rice Burroughs

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    How many children did he have? 

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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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  • 2. 
    How old was Edgar when he died?  - ProProfs

    How old was Edgar when he died? 

    • 70

    • 71

    • 73

    • 74

    Correct Answer
    A. 74
    Explanation
    Edgar was 74 years old when he died.

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  • 3. 
    Who was his wife?  - ProProfs

    Who was his wife? 

    • Daniele David  

    • Tony Dunk 

    • Rachael Stone

    • Emma Hulbert 

    Correct Answer
    A. Emma Hulbert 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Emma Hulbert. This suggests that the person in question had a wife named Emma Hulbert.

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  • 4. 
    Where was he educated?  - ProProfs

    Where was he educated? 

    • Chicago

    • Dallas

    • New York

    • London

    Correct Answer
    A. Chicago
    Explanation
    He was educated in Chicago.

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  • 5. 
    What made Edgar ineligible to serve in the army?  - ProProfs

    What made Edgar ineligible to serve in the army? 

    • Height

    • Heart problem

    • Weight

    • Incompetency

    Correct Answer
    A. Heart problem
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 6. 
    What year was Edgar given birth to?  - ProProfs

    What year was Edgar given birth to? 

    • 1884

    • 1885

    • 1888

    • 1875

    Correct Answer
    A. 1875
    Explanation
    Edgar was born in 1875.

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  • 7. 
    What year did they marry?  - ProProfs

    What year did they marry? 

    • 1990

    • 1991

    • 1992

    • 1993

    Correct Answer
    A. 1990
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 8. 
    What year did they birth their last child?  - ProProfs

    What year did they birth their last child? 

    • 1934

    • 1994

    • 1913

    • 1922

    Correct Answer
    A. 1913
  • 9. 
    Which other business did Edgar engage himself in after leaving the military?  - ProProfs

    Which other business did Edgar engage himself in after leaving the military? 

    • Philosophy

    • Cowboy

    • Cook

    • Teacher

    Correct Answer
    A. Cowboy
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 10. 
    Which of the following was Edgar initially into?  - ProProfs

    Which of the following was Edgar initially into? 

    • Law

    • Dancing

    • Philosophy 

    • Military

    Correct Answer
    A. Military
    Explanation
    Edgar was initially into the military.

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