The Worlds of E. R. Burroughs quiz: 10 questions by Mary JL

This quiz is based on the books of the American adventure novelist.

What does the "E. R." stand for in Burroughs' name?

Edgar Robert
Edgar Rice
Edwin Richard
Edwin Rice

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Tarzan of the Apes was the best known creation of ERB. What does the word "Tarzan" mean?

white ape
white baby
strange ape
white skin

Leaving Africa, ERB wrote a second series of books set in space. Where? (Published 1917 in book form--magazine earlier)

The Asteriod Belt
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn

Did Burroughs visit Africa often?

Once or twice for research
He never set foot there
He lived there for many years
He commuted yearly

What did the inhabitants of Mars call their world?

The Red Lands
The Seven Kingdoms
Mars
Barsoom

"Me Tarzan, you Jane". In the books what was her last name?

Jane Porter
Jane Parker
Jane Peters
Jane Barker

Which of the two main series we've discussed have more books written by ERB?

Tarzan
Mars
Both have the exact same number of books

In 1934, ERB ventured out in space again for a five book series. Where was this series set?

Pellucidar
Mercury
Saturn
Venus

Yes or No? Did Burroughs write any non-series books?

Yes, he wrote several.
No, his series kept him busy enough

What is "Tarzana"?

A city in Africa honoring Tarzan
A city in California--ERB lived there
A Tarzan film company
The title of an unpublished Tarzan novel

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