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) Where is the railroad crossing in the upper photograph? A. Caliente B. Keene C. Bealeville D. Bena

2) Who is the current Tehachapi Unified School District Superintendent?

A. KentAshworth B. StaceyLarson-Everson C. LisaGilbert D. ArnieDuncan 3) Which of these conifers is NOT native to the Tehachapi Mountains?

A. California Juniper B. Gray Pine

C. White Fir D. Giant Sequoia 4) When was the Kern County Fire Station (Station 11) at Keene built?

A. 1922 B. 1953 C. 1998 D. 2005

5) On a clear day, from some vantage points in the mountains south of town, you can look north and see the top of Mt. Whitney in the distance.

A. True B. False

6) What fast food chain is located next to McDonald’s at the Love’s Travel Stop on East Tehachapi Boulevard? A. Subway B. Quizno’s

C. Del Taco D. Burger King

7) Which of these churches is the furthest to the south? A. Church of Christ

B. Mountain Bible Church

C. First Baptist Church

D. Church of Nazarene

8) Which of these months is least likely to have rain in Tehachapi?

A. October B. April C. July D. May 9) What did the Nuwä (Kawaiisu) Indian people of the Tehachapi area traditionally use to carry water while traveling?

A. Canvas Bag

B. Woven Willow Canteen

C. Clay Jug

D. Iron Kettle

10) What are the wildflowers blooming in the photo below?

A. Sun Cups B. Monkeyflower

C. Fiddleneck D. PopcornFlower

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 #570

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