Joanne Verger

Questions drawn from Joanne Verger's archived record and the sources above.

1. 1.What was the date of birth for Joanne Verger?

   • A.September 22, 1930
   • B.July 19, 1930correct
   • C.July 19, 1933
   • D.September 22, 1933

   Joanne Verger was born on July 19, 1930.

   Source: biographical introduction

2. 2.In which city did Joanne Verger serve as the first female mayor?

   • A.Coos Baycorrect
   • B.Eugene
   • C.Salem
   • D.Portland

   Joanne Verger was the first female mayor of Coos Bay, which is the largest city on the Oregon Coast.

   Source: biographical introduction

3. 3.What political party was Joanne Verger affiliated with?

   • A.Libertarian
   • B.Green Party
   • C.Republican
   • D.Democratcorrect

   Joanne Verger was an Oregon Democrat.

   Source: biographical introduction

4. 4.What professional field did Joanne Verger work in alongside owning an automobile dealership?

   • A.Educational administration
   • B.Medical research
   • C.Legal practice
   • D.Advertising and marketingcorrect

   Joanne Verger was a co-owner of an automobile dealership and worked extensively in advertising and marketing.

   Source: biographical introduction

5. 5.Which high school did Joanne Verger attend?

   • A.Amite High Schoolcorrect
   • B.Louisiana Central High
   • C.Coos Bay High School
   • D.Portland High School

   Joanne Verger was a graduate of Amite High School in Louisiana.

   Source: education section

6. 6.How many terms did Joanne Verger serve as mayor of Coos Bay?

   • A.Fourcorrect
   • B.Three
   • C.Two
   • D.Five

   Joanne Verger served four terms as the mayor of Coos Bay.

   Source: biographical introduction

7. 7.During which years did Joanne Verger serve in the Oregon House of Representatives?

   • A.1995-1998
   • B.2001-2004correct
   • C.2009-2012
   • D.2005-2008

   Joanne Verger served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2001 to 2004.

   Source: biographical introduction

8. 8.When was Joanne Verger elected to the Oregon State Senate?

   • A.2006
   • B.2002
   • C.2004correct
   • D.2000

   Joanne Verger was elected to the Oregon State Senate in 2004.

   Source: biographical introduction

9. 9.In what year did Joanne Verger announce that she would not seek reelection to the Senate?

   • A.2010
   • B.2008
   • C.2011correct
   • D.2009

   In October 2011, Joanne Verger announced that she would not run for reelection to the Senate.

   Source: biographical introduction

10. 10.At what age did Joanne Verger die?

    • A.93correct
    • B.89
    • C.95
    • D.91

    Joanne Verger died on September 22, 2023, at the age of 93.

    Source: biographical introduction

11. 11.What occurred during Joanne Verger's 2008 reelection bid for the Senate?

    • A.She faced no major party opponentcorrect
    • B.She ran as an independent candidate
    • C.She lost the election
    • D.She faced a strong primary challenge

    Joanne Verger was reelected in 2008 with no major party opponent in either the primary or general election.

    Source: biographical introduction

12. 12.What is notable about Coos Bay in relation to Joanne Verger?

    • A.It is where she was born
    • B.It is the site of her university
    • C.It is the largest city on the Oregon Coastcorrect
    • D.It is the capital of Oregon

    Coos Bay is identified in the text as the largest city on the Oregon Coast.

    Source: biographical introduction

13. 13.What was the date of death for Joanne Verger?

    • A.July 19, 2023
    • B.September 22, 2021
    • C.October 22, 2023
    • D.September 22, 2023correct

    Joanne Verger died on September 22, 2023.

    Source: biographical introduction

14. 14.Joanne Verger was a graduate of which Louisiana university?

    • A.University of New Orleans
    • B.Louisiana State Universitycorrect
    • C.Loyola University
    • D.Tulane University

    Joanne Verger was a graduate of Louisiana State University.

    Source: education section

15. 15.What was Joanne Verger's occupation regarding automobiles?

    • A.Automobile manufacturer
    • B.Sales manager at a car factory
    • C.Automobile repair technician
    • D.Co-owner of an automobile dealershipcorrect

    Joanne Verger was a co-owner of an automobile dealership.

    Source: biographical introduction