Today, we remember the birthday of a writer who created one of the most memorable characters of all time. Edgar Rice. Bu
Edgar Rice Burroughs Today, we remember the birthday of a writer who created one of the most memorable characters of all time. Edgar Rice Burroughs, born September 1, 1875, was the author who gave the world Tarzan, made famous in books, comics, radio, television, and movies. But, Edgar Rice Burroughs wasn’t always a famous author. In fact, he didn’t even start his career as a writer. Explore the life of Edgar Rice Burroughs and explore the land of his famous character as you do. Using the word bank written on the map of Africa below, answer the following questions. Then, for an extra challenge, identify the names of the countries you found the answers in. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
What is the name of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ most famous character? E.R. Burroughs’ first writing job was writing what? What city did he move to during the filming of his famous character’s movies? How many books did E.R. Burroughs write about his most famous character? What is the name of the first book in the famous series? What is the name of his hero’s wife? The title of one of the famous books mentions what location? According to the title of one of the books, a lion is what color? E.R. Burroughs was a correspondent during what war? What country is the hero originally from?
Answer Key (Edgar Rice Burroughs): 1. What is the name of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ most famous character? Tarzan 2. E.R. Burroughs’ first writing job was writing what? advertising copy 3. What city did he move to during the filming of his famous character’s movies? Hollywood 4. How many books did E.R. Burroughs write about his most famous character? 25 5. What is the name of the first book in the famous series? Tarzan of the Apes 6. What is the name of his hero’s wife? Jane 7. The title of one of the famous books mentions what location? Forbidden City 8. According to the title of one of the books, a lion is what color? golden 9. E.R. Burroughs was a correspondent during what war? World War II 10. What country is the hero originally from? England Answer Key (African countries): 1. What is the name of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ most famous character? Tarzan (Ethiopia) 2. E.R. Burroughs’ first writing job was writing what? advertising copy (Angola) 3. What city did he move to during the filming of his famous character’s movies? Hollywood (Nigeria) 4. How many books did E.R. Burroughs write about his most famous character? 25 (Zimbabwe) 5. What is the name of the first book in the famous series? Tarzan of the Apes (Niger) 6. What is the name of his hero’s wife? Jane (Central African Republic) 7. The title of one of the famous books mentions what location? Forbidden City (Democratic Republic of the Congo) 8. According to the title of one of the books, a lion is what color? golden (Algeria) 9. E.R. Burroughs was a correspondent during what war? World War II (Sudan) 10. What country is the hero originally from? England (Mauritania)
