Pacific Northwest Identity Quiz

A critical symbol of Pacific Northwest identity is (a)   .

• The Rocky Mountains
• Wild Pacific salmon
• The Redwood Forest
• Mount Rainier

Which state led the way during the 1970s in a campaign to keep Californians away? (a)  

• Idaho
• Oregon
• Washington
• Montana

According to the survey, which of the following is NOT a common perception of Californians mentioned by students?

• Wealthy

• Friendly

• Fast-paced

• Superficial

What did former Oregon governor Tom McCall famously say about Californians?

• Come and visit but go home

• Stay and help us grow

• Welcome to stay permanently

• Bring your culture

During which decades did Washington and Idaho become more vociferous in their campaigns against Californians?

• 1960s and 1970s

• 1970s and 1980s

• 1980s and 1990s

• 1990s and 2000s

According to a 1991 claim by a professional in Seattle, how did the hostility toward Californians in the Northwest compare to racial prejudice in the South?

• It was less severe than racial prejudice

• It was considered more severe than racial prejudice

• It was about the same as racial prejudice

• It was not compared to racial prejudice

What percentage of Oregonians believed that Californians would bring about negative changes in their communities, according to the survey mentioned?

• 24%

• 68%

• 31%

• 50%

What precaution did Glenn T. Tsunokai consider taking if he moved to Oregon?

• Changing his car license plates

• Not wearing shirts that identify him as being from California

• Both changing his car license plates and not wearing shirts that identify him as being from California

• None of the above

What was the reaction of a 16-year-old whose family moved from California to Idaho in 1996?

• She was ignored by her peers

• She faced "unfair treatment and blatant prejudice"

• She was welcomed warmly

• She did not mention any specific reactions

What is the primary focus of the course mentioned in the text?

• To encourage critical thinking and historical perspective analysis

• To promote positive attitudes towards Californians

• To study the geographical features of the Pacific Northwest

• To analyze economic policies of the Pacific Northwest