Odd State Laws
8th Grade Math
Biblical Names no longer in use
Oregon
The Message
200

In this U.S. state, it is illegal to drive blindfolded.

What is Alabama?

200

The sum of the angles in a triangle always adds up to this number of degrees.

What is 180 degrees?

200

This man’s name sounds like a sneeze, and he was Noah’s grandfather.

Who is Lamech? (Genesis 4)

200

This Oregon city is known as the 'City of Roses' and is home to one of the largest rose festivals in the country.

What is Portland?

200

"God went for the jugular when he sent his own Son"

What is Romans 8?

400

In this city, it is illegal for a driver to change clothes inside a car—even if it’s parked.

What is San Francisco?

400

If a pizza is cut into 8 equal slices, and you eat 3 of them, what fraction of the pizza is left?

What is 5/8?

400

This king of Judah had the shortest reign in the Bible—lasting only one week before he was assassinated.

Who is Zimri? (1 Kings 16)

400

During World War II, Japan launched balloon bombs that landed in this Oregon town, causing the only fatalities from these attacks in the United States.

What is Bly?

400

'But Jesus didn’t swerve. “Peter, get out of my way. Satan, get lost. You have no idea how God works.”'

What is Matthew 16?
600

In this state, it is illegal to honk your horn near a sandwich shop after 9 PM.

What is Arkansas?

600

A train is traveling at 60 miles per hour. How far will it travel in 2 hours and 30 minutes?

What is 150 miles?

600

This man was famously dropped as a baby, making him permanently crippled.

Who is Mephibosheth? (2 Sam. 9)

600

This city, located on the Willamette River, is the second-largest in Oregon and is known for its historic state capital and vibrant food scene.

What is Salem?

600

"When besieged, I’m calm as a baby. When all hell breaks loose, I’m collected and cool."

What is Psalms 27?

800

This state requires drivers to pull over if they see a horse-drawn carriage approaching.

What is Pennsylvania?

800

This is the smallest prime number that is also a two-digit number.

What is 11?

800

This name belongs to a minor character in the Bible, but also happens to be the longest name in Scripture, clocking in at 18 letters.

Who is Maher-shalal-hash-baz? (Isaiah’s son, Isaiah 8:3)

800

This southern Oregon city is known for its historic downtown and its location near the famous Oregon Caves National Monument.

What is Cave Junction?

800

"Please, God, no more yelling,
no more trips to the woodshed.
Treat me nice for a change;
I’m so starved for affection."

What is Psalms 6

1000

In this state, it is illegal to leave your car door open for longer than ‘necessary.’

What is Oregon?

1000

A right triangle has legs of length 9 and 12. What is the length of the hypotenuse?

What is 15?

1000

This man was so unlucky that his name literally means ‘fool,’ and he is best known for nearly getting his whole household wiped out before his wife ditched him.

Who is Nabal? (1 Sam. 25)

1000

This town in Oregon was the site of a famous 'moonshine war' during Prohibition, where an outlaw gang was caught smuggling illegal alcohol.

What is Klamath Falls?

1000

"Good morning!
You’re beautiful with God’s beauty,
Beautiful inside and out!
God be with you."

What is Luke 1?