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Quiz about Little Known Places in Oregon

"Little" Known Places in Oregon Quiz

This quiz explores some of the lesser known places in Oregon, known for being small, rather than being large.

A multiple-choice quiz by kirlin. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
kirlin

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
115,068

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1418

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Along the highway from the Willamette Valley to the coast, you will pass a small town called Walton, which originally consisted of one store. What mountain range is between the Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast? Hint

Cascade Mountains

Coast Range

Rocky Mountains

Ochoco Mountains

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Question 2 of 10

2. Along the Oregon Coast you will find some small shops overlooking a tiny bay. This is the world's smallest navigable harbor. What is its name? Hint

Little Harbor

Coos Bay

Depoe Bay

Florence

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Question 3 of 10

3. Also along the coast you will find the world's shortest river. It reaches the Pacific after flowing a mere 120 feet. What is the name of this river? Hint

"D" River

Rogue River

Willamette River

Chickahominy River

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Question 4 of 10

4. Many small creeks feed this Central Oregon lake, from which an early computer game got it's name. What is this lake? Hint

Crater Lake

Crystal Lake

Lake Douglas

Odell Lake

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Question 5 of 10

5. Although more of a large hill than a rocky mountain, this Biblically named landmark gives a good view of the Willamette Valley. What is its name? Hint

Mount Ararat

Mount Nebo

Mount Pisgah

Mount Hood

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1864, a 25-foot lighthouse called Cape Gregory was built on a small island off the coast of Oregon. Over the decades to pass, three different lighthouses were built on this little island. The current lighthouse, called Cape Arago, still stands today. What port town is this island near? Hint

Salem

Newport

Coos Bay

Portland

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the little town of Newport, there's a restaurant where you can eat "World Famous Clam Chowder". Starting out as a small restaurant, it now ships chowder all over the country. What is the name of this restaurant? Hint

Mo's

BJ's

Jo's

CJ's

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Question 8 of 10

8. Now that we've had our chowder, how about a little dessert? Euphoria Chocolate makes all sorts of delicious chocolates and truffles. In what college town can you find it? Hint

Corvallis

Eugene

Albany

Portland

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Question 9 of 10

9. Crater Lake is in the crater of what was once a big volcano. It is now a big lake with a small island. What is the name of this island? Hint

Wizard Island

Mazama Island

Crater Lake Island

Caldera Island

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Question 10 of 10

10. Crater Lake is in the crater of what was once a big volcano. Not far from Crater Lake, you come to town that is named for some falls that are no longer existent. Where are you? Hint

Crater Lake Falls

Mazama Falls

Rogue Falls

Klamath Falls

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Coast Range

The store in Walton also served as its post office, town hall, chapel, and home for its owners.

2. Along the Oregon Coast you will find some small shops overlooking a tiny bay. This is the world's smallest navigable harbor. What is its name?

Answer: Depoe Bay

There's also a Coast Guard motor lifeboat station at Depoe Bay. These are people who go out in small boats to rescue boats in high surf.

3. Also along the coast you will find the world's shortest river. It reaches the Pacific after flowing a mere 120 feet. What is the name of this river?

Answer: "D" River

The "D" river flows from Devil's Lake, a lake which reaches a depth of only 22 feet.

4. Many small creeks feed this Central Oregon lake, from which an early computer game got it's name. What is this lake?

Answer: Odell Lake

The largest of the creeks feeding Odell Lake is Trapper Creek, which is about four miles long. Douglas Creek and Crystal Creek also drain into it. Most of the small creeks are about 0.2 miles to two miles long.

5. Although more of a large hill than a rocky mountain, this Biblically named landmark gives a good view of the Willamette Valley. What is its name?

Answer: Mount Pisgah

At 5280 feet, Mount Pisgah may not be the world's tallest mountain, but many people hike up there to have picnics in the summertime. On a clear day, visitors can see the snow-covered mountains in Central Oregon as well as the green agricultural areas of the valley.

Answer: Coos Bay

This island weathered storms and crashing waves which often washed away walkways and footbridges of the island. With the addition of the north jetty at Coos Bay, the wave action ceased and the slough stabilized.

Answer: Mo's

In 1999, Mo's Clam Chowder was a featured entree at the first luncheon ever held in the Smithsonian Institute, which celebrated "Best American Regional Foods."

8. Now that we've had our chowder, how about a little dessert? Euphoria Chocolate makes all sorts of delicious chocolates and truffles. In what college town can you find it?

Answer: Eugene

Euphoria Chocolate has three locations in Eugene, Oregon. You can also order chocolate online from them.

9. Crater Lake is in the crater of what was once a big volcano. It is now a big lake with a small island. What is the name of this island?

Answer: Wizard Island

Wizard Island juts 764 feet above the surface of Crater Lake. It is so named because its shape resembles that of a wizard's pointed hat. The volcano that become Crater Lake is named Mount Mazama.

10. Crater Lake is in the crater of what was once a big volcano. Not far from Crater Lake, you come to town that is named for some falls that are no longer existent. Where are you?

Answer: Klamath Falls

The Klamath river once had falls, but these were submerged when a dam was built. You can still go white water rafting on the river though.

Source: Author kirlin

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