Portland Mercury Launches Weekly Trivia Challenge
The Portland Mercury is featuring its weekly trivia quiz, "POP QUIZ PDX: The Toughest Portland Trivia Quiz EVER!", challenging readers' knowledge of the city. The quiz is presented as a fun test of local knowledge, with a humorous warning about…

Portland, OR, July 23, 2026 —
The Portland Mercury has introduced a new weekly feature, “POP QUIZ PDX: The Toughest Portland Trivia Quiz EVER!”, designed to test residents’ and enthusiasts’ knowledge of the city.
The quiz is presented as an engaging way to gauge local expertise, offering a fun challenge for those who believe they are well-versed in Portland’s history, culture, and landmarks. According to the publication, the quiz aims to be a rigorous examination of what participants know about the Rose City.
Adding a touch of humor to the competition, the Portland Mercury includes a lighthearted warning: individuals who perform poorly on the quiz might consider relocating to Boise. This playful jab is intended to underscore the difficulty of the trivia questions and encourage a spirited engagement with the content.
The “POP QUIZ PDX” is featured as a regular segment, inviting readers to return each week for a new set of challenges. The publication has not specified the exact format of the quiz beyond it being a trivia challenge, nor has it detailed any potential prizes or recognition for top scorers.
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