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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. From which book does Tarzan learn the most about writing?

2. Why does Kala not know of the situation with Kerchak?

3. In Chapter 2, what does Black Michael tell the crew about the Greystokes?

4. In Chapter 13, what does Tarzan take with him when he leaves the cabin?

5. What does Tarzan try to do with Sabor’s skin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Tarzan see in Chapter 13 when he returns to the cabin from getting clothing?

2. How do Tarzan and Clayton get back to the cabin fast when they hear a gunshot?

3. How does Tarzan feel about the men who have come to the cabin?

4. How does Tarzan get arrows from the village in Chapter 10?

5. Why does Tarzan decide to kill a lioness and what happens in his first attempt in Chapter 8?

6. What does Tarzan do about clothing for himself?

7. How does Tarzan save Clayton’s life two times in Chapter 14?

8. What does Tarzan do on the way back to the tribe from the village in Chapter 11 and how do the members of the tribe react to his tale?

9. What is Lord Greystoke told by a crew member and what does he do with this information?

10. How does Kerchak get his hands on a rifle and what does he do with it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the Tarzan series, and probably one of the bases of its appeal, runs the constant contrast between the "civilized" world of men and the "uncivilized" world of the jungle. Discuss three ways that Burroughs shows are different between the civilized world and the uncivilized world and give your opinion of which world you think is best. For example, family, education, politics, war, etc.

Essay Topic 2

Burroughs creates improbable stories and makes them seem real. One of his great techniques for doing this is the detail of language, social behavior and traditions in an imaginary society. Discuss how each of these techniques makes the ape tribe where Tarzan is raised seem real. Use examples from the book to support your response.

Essay Topic 3

The Burroughs books are escapist literature in many senses, for not only do they provide a means of escape from the harsh, real but they also celebrate an escape from the world of conventional and superficial restriction into a world of freedom and action. Discuss, in depth what is meant by the above statement. Use examples from the book to support your response.

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