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The Oregon Files Trivia Quiz

"The Oregon Files" by Clive Cussler started with the Golden Buddha. See how much you know about the characters and the ship featured in this series.

A multiple-choice quiz by TheConqueror. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
TheConqueror

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
241,933

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
198

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the ship in the series? Hint

Columbia

Montana

Oregon

Louisiana

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Question 2 of 10

2. What type of propulsion system powers the main vessel? Hint

Nuclear power

Impellers

Magnetohytrodynamic engines

Diesel engines

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following best describes the appearance of the Oregon? Hint

Brand new

Dilapidated, old looking

Very wide, multicolor

none of the above

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the company that owns the Oregon? Hint

The Corporation

Central Intelligence Agency

National Security Agency

The Company

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which one of the following is a weapon that the Oregon possesses? Hint

ICBM

Cruise missiles

Fighter Jets

Bombers

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where did the Oregon buy their torpedoes from? Hint

Russia

Britain

America

France

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many 0.30 M-60 machine guns does the Oregon have? Hint

five

two

eight

six

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which weapon is the Oregon's fastest firing? Hint

Avenger cannon

Gatling gun

M-60

VLS missile launchers

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who is the captain of the Oregon? Hint

Max Henley

Franklin Lincoln

Juan Cabrillo

Hali Kasim

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, what was Franklin Lincoln's previous employer? Hint

Green Berets

Delta Force

US Navy SEALs

CIA

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the ship in the series?

Answer: Oregon

The series is named after this ship.

2. What type of propulsion system powers the main vessel?

Answer: Magnetohytrodynamic engines

The Oregon is powered by magnetohydrodynamic engines (MHD) which use seawater as a fuel. This allows the Oregon to reach speeds of 62 knots, even though it is the size of a cargo ship.

3. Which of the following best describes the appearance of the Oregon?

Answer: Dilapidated, old looking

The dilapidated appearance of the Oregon masks its true capabilities.

4. What is the name of the company that owns the Oregon?

Answer: The Corporation

The Oregon is owned by a company called The Corporation, which is quite an interesting name.

5. Which one of the following is a weapon that the Oregon possesses?

Answer: Cruise missiles

The Corporation actually bought cruise missiles from a crooked Russian admiral.

6. Where did the Oregon buy their torpedoes from?

Answer: Russia

The torpedoes the Oregon uses are TEST 71 torpedoes.

7. How many 0.30 M-60 machine guns does the Oregon have?

Answer: six

The machine guns are primarily used for repelling boarders, but can also be used for land assaults.

8. Which weapon is the Oregon's fastest firing?

Answer: Gatling gun

The Oregon's Gatling gun can fire at 6000 rounds per minute

9. Who is the captain of the Oregon?

Answer: Juan Cabrillo

The three wrong answers are the names of other crew members of the Oregon.

10. Finally, what was Franklin Lincoln's previous employer?

Answer: US Navy SEALs

Cabrillo worked for the CIA, but left and bought the Oregon and created his company.

Source: Author TheConqueror

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