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Portland Trivia

24 questions

Test your knowledge of the City of Roses. Bridges, books, and the Pacific Northwest's quirky largest city.

Question 1easy

In which U.S. state is Portland located?

The correct answer is C. Oregon

Question 2easy

Which river runs through downtown Portland?

The correct answer is D. Willamette River

Question 3easy

What is Portland's famous nickname?

The correct answer is B. City of Roses

Question 4easy

Which NBA team plays its home games in Portland?

The correct answer is C. Portland Trail Blazers

Question 5easy

Portland is known for having no sales tax in which state?

The correct answer is C. Oregon

Question 6easy

Which MLS team plays its home games at Providence Park in Portland?

The correct answer is B. Portland Timbers

Question 7medium

What is the name of the world's largest independent bookstore, located in Portland?

The correct answer is C. Powell's City of Books

Question 8medium

Which large urban forest park in Portland is one of the largest in the U.S.?

The correct answer is A. Forest Park

Question 9medium

Portland's main airport code is what?

The correct answer is B. PDX

Question 10medium

Portland was named after Portland, Maine, after a coin flip. Which city lost the flip and became Boston?

The correct answer is A. Boston, Massachusetts

Question 11medium

Which extinct volcano in Portland has a park and reservoir on its summit?

The correct answer is B. Mount Tabor

Question 12medium

The Portland Japanese Garden is located in which larger park?

The correct answer is D. Washington Park

Question 13medium

Which bridge in Portland is a famous vertical-lift bridge over the Willamette?

The correct answer is D. Steel Bridge

Question 14medium

In which Oregon county is Portland located?

The correct answer is B. Multnomah County

Question 15medium

What is the name of Portland's Saturday market held along the waterfront?

The correct answer is C. Portland Saturday Market

Question 16hard

In what year was Portland officially incorporated as a city?

The correct answer is B. 1851

Question 17hard

Which Portland bridge is the longest vertical-lift bridge in the world?

The correct answer is D. Steel Bridge

Question 18hard

The Columbia River forms the border between Oregon and which state to the north?

The correct answer is D. Washington

Question 19hard

Which Portland neighborhood is known for the Alberta Street fair and its arts scene?

The correct answer is A. Alberta Arts District

Question 20hard

What is the name of the iconic Portland fountain in the Park Blocks?

The correct answer is B. Portlandia

Question 21hard

Which street in Portland is known for its many food carts?

The correct answer is D. Multiple locations (e.g. Alder, SW 5th)

Question 22hard

Portland's light rail system is called what?

The correct answer is A. MAX (Metropolitan Area Express)

Question 23hard

Which mountain is visible from Portland on clear days and is a dormant volcano?

The correct answer is B. Mount Hood

Question 24hard

What is another historic nickname for Portland?

The correct answer is B. Stumptown