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Enjoy these Portland Big Brain quizzes we've created for you, helping to test the Portland knowledge you have.
Question 1
On which holiday in 1859, was Oregon admitted to the Union as the 33rd state?
| March 17 - St. Patrick´s Day | |
| October 31 - Halloween Day | |
| February 14 - Valentine´s Day | |
| July 4 - Independence Day | |
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Oregonians have twice the fun spreading love around each February 14th!
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Question 2
Oregon´s state flag is two-sided with the state seal on one side and what animal on the reverse?
| Beaver | |
| Duck | |
| Elk | |
| Slug | |
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Question 3
In which city is the state capitol of Oregon located?
| Portland | |
| Eugene | |
| Medford | |
| Salem | |
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The gold man on the top of the Oregon State Captiol Building calls Salem "home."
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Question 4
What is Portland´s nickname?
| The City of Bridges | |
| The City of Roses | |
| The Jewel of the Pacific Northwest | |
| The Beaver City | |
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Every June, Portland is transformed into 25-day civic celebration as she hosts the Annual Rose Festival featuring The Grand Floral Parade.
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Question 5
What is the percentage of sales tax in Oregon?
| 6.25% | |
| 6.75% | |
| 7.25% | |
| 0% | |
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Get your bags packed and head to Oregon for some holiday shopping - tax-free!
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Question 6
Portland´s Saturday Market has only closed twice since it began - once for a blizzard, and once for?
| Volcanic eruption | |
| Earthquake | |
| Flooding | |
| Assassination of a U.S. President | |
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It was on May 18, 1980 - Mt. St. Helens erupted and spread ash over most of the state (even down here in Salem!)
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Question 7
Which member of The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson is a native Oregonian?
| Johnny Carson | |
| Doc Severinsen | |
| Ed McMahon | |
| All of the above | |
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Often confused for the NBC peacock, it´s Doc - our favorite jazz trumpet player.
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Question 8
How long is the typical growing season in Oregon?
| April through the end of October | |
| June through the end of September | |
| March through Christmas Eve | |
| One week in mid-August | |
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If you picked #3, you didn´t read the tip on Portland´s Saturday Market!
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Question 9
Which famous Oregonian celebrates their 40th birthday in 2002?
| Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons | |
| Tonya Harding, ex-U.S. figure skater | |
| Packy the Elephant, Oregon Zoo resident | |
| Sally Struthers, actress from the TV sitcom, All in the Family | |
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That´s quite a compliment you paid to Sally, if you chose #4 as your final answer, and an insult to Tonya, if you chose #2!
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Question 10
What is this Portland Guru´s favorite flame-grilled menu item at Tony Roma´s?
| The Original Baby Back Ribs | |
| The Ultimate Grill Power Combo | |
| Bountiful Beef Ribs | |
| Gulf Grilled Shrimp Skewers | |
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Now, what time did you say dinner was?
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