THE MELON QUIZ: OREGON STATE STATISTICS
by Chris Van Vechten
So since no one scored higher than 25% on last week’s Melon Quiz, I’ve decided not to select a winner. Better Luck This Week!
Question #1: Approximately how many lawyers are currently practicing in the Beaver State?
A) 11,000
B) 11,500
C) 12,000
D) 12,500
E) 13,000
Question #2: What percentage of said lawyers are female?
A) 20%
B) 24%
C) 28%
D) 32%
E) 36%
Question #3: In 2001, 458 White Oregonians were incarcerated for every 100,000 White Oregonians. Approximately how many African American Oregonians were incarcerated per 100,000?
A) 1,389
B) 1,847
C) 2,305
D) 2,763
E) 3,221
Question #4: In 2006, how many states had a higher minimum wage than Oregon?
A) 1
B) 3
C) 7
D) 13
E) 16



March 23rd, 2008 at 2:48 am
1. D
2. B
3. D
4. B
EASY!
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March 23rd, 2008 at 4:17 am
Question #1: Approximately how many lawyers are currently practicing in the Beaver State?
A) 11,000
Question #2: What percentage of said lawyers are female?
D) 32%
Question #3: In 2001, 458 White Oregonians were incarcerated for every 100,000 White Oregonians. Approximately how many African American Oregonians were incarcerated per 100,000?
C) 2,305
Question #4: In 2006, how many states had a higher minimum wage than Oregon?
A) 1
These questions are too hard.
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March 26th, 2008 at 3:34 am
1. A
2. B
3. A
4. A
I don’t know jack about Oregon.
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