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) This former very prominent elected official is shown in the upper photo during a speech he made at the Souza Ranch. Who is it?

A. Jim Costa B. Bill Thomas C. Michael J. Rubio D. Kevin McCarthy

2) Acclaimed bead and clay artist Karen Lewis (Klew) owns a bead shop in Tehachapi near the SCE office. What is it called?

A. Beads, Buttons and Bows B. Beads Unique C. The Spirited Bead D. Bead It!

3) Tehachapi athletic teams have long been known for which of the following traits?

A. Good Sportsmanship B. Winning

C. Crowd Attendance D. All of the Above

4) Which of these water-loving trees is known for growing the tallest?

A. Cottonwoods B. Willows

C. Poplars D. Sycamores

5) Tehachapi is located in the Mojave Desert.

A. True B. False

6) The Vintage V-12 business on Goodrick Dr. builds engines for what kind of vehicle?

A. NASCAR Racers B. Classic Motorcycles C. FarmTractors D. World War II Aircraft

7) How often is Highway 58 temporarily closed due to weather conditions?

A. Monthly

B. Several times each winter

C. Once every couple of years

D. Almost never

8) Which of these counties is farthest from Tehachapi? A. Kings B. Tulare C. Humboldt D. Inyo

9) The Kern County Fire Department is building a new station in which of these communities? A. Cache Creek B. Caliente C. AlpineForest D. HartFlat

10) What is the camouflaged insect perched on a twig in the photo below?

A. Pallid-winged Grasshopper

B. Jerusalem Cricket

C. Katydid

D. Walking Stick

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 #721

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