The Tehachapi I.Q. Test©

How much do you know about Tehachapi and the surrounding area? Take this weekly quiz and find out! Correct answers are at the bottom.

1) What frosted mountain is visible in the background of the upper photo?

A. Cummings Mountain B. Black Mountain

C. Breckenridge D. BearMountain

2) Who was the Bear Valley author who wrote aboaut Joshua trees and folk tales and was instrumental in helping save the original Bear Valley School?

A. Judy Blume B. Barbara Kingsolver

C. GloriaGossard D. LauraIngalls

3) Which of the following has baseball fields?

A. Phil Marx Central Park B. West Park

C. DepotPark D. Railroad Park

4) Which of these canyons is the largest?

A. Water Canyon B. Sycamore Canyon

C. SandCanyon D. Cameron Canyon

5) The position of Tehachapi mayor is determined by other council members, and is not on the general ballot.

A. True B. False

6) The highest recorded Tehachapi snowfall total for January occurred in 1933. Approximately how many inches of snow fell that month?

A. 17" B. 9" C. 44" D. 73"

7) Which of these creatures is known for climbing into backyards and wreaking havoc with fishponds and fountains in Tehachapi?

A. Raccoons B. Reality Show Contestants

C. CapuchinMonkeys D. Opposums

8) How does the traffic fatality rate (per miles driven) in the Tehachapi Mountains now compare to what it was in 1974?

A. Higher B. Same

C. No records are kept D. Lower

9) What is the team name of the Tehachapi Warriors’ opponents from West High?

A. Cowboys B. Vikings

C. Samaritans D. Drillers

10) This building in Downtown Tehachapi has been completely remodeled. What business did it house when the lower photo was taken?

A. Health Clinic B. Candle Shop

C. AntiqueStore D. DentistOffice

Check your score and skill level! Number of correct answers: 9-10 Oldtimer; 7-8 Local; 5-6 Resident; 3-4 Newcomer; 1-2 Visitor; 0 Try again next week. Test #632

Answers: 1) D, 2) C, 3) B, 4) C, 5) True, 6) C, 7) A, 8) D, 9) B, 10) D