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. by Jon Hammond

1) The Tehachapi church in the upper photo is located on Curry Street. Which one is it? A. Apostolic Faith B. St. Jude’s In The Mountains C. Tehachapi Foursquare Church D. Summit Christian Fellowship

2) What day of the week does Halloween occur during this year of 2022? A. Saturday B. Thursday C. Sunday D. Monday

3) How many miles is it from Tehachapi to Bishop? A. 190 mi. B. 120 mi. C. 225 mi. D. 395 mi.

4) Which of these plants grows best outside in the Tehachapi Mountains? A. Gardenias B. Bananas C. MatilijaPoppies D. Plumeria

5) Because of the elevation, water in Tehachapi boils at about 204°F, not 212°. A. True B. False

6) Several years ago, the Tehachapi Police Department moved into the old garment factory building. Where are they now?

A. Valley Boulevard B. Curry Street C. East Tehachapi Boulevard D. C Street

7) If you were walking from the lobby into the actual Tehachapi High gym itself with nachos in your hand, which general direction would you be headed?

A. South B. West C. North D. East

8) What do the locomotive engines that pull trains through Tehachapi use for fuel?

A. Gasoline B. Diesel C. Wood D. Coal

9) Which of these local areas has never had a school? A. Keene B. Caliente C. SandCanyon D. WillowSprings

10) The lower photo shows a bird of prey in Phil Marx Central Park. What is it?

A. Peregrine Falcon B. Golden Eagle

C. ScreechOwl D. Red-shoulderedHawk

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 #657

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