- 1. Which former Dallas Cowboys quarterback is listed as a notable person from Cerritos?
A) Jim Zorn
B) Eddie Lewis
C) Troy Aikman
D) Robby Gordon
- 2. Which professional poker player is associated with Cerritos?
A) Roger Lodge
B) Johnny Chan
C) Jae Park
D) Max Park
- 3. Which First Lady of the United States had a family that owned a truck farm in the area that is now Cerritos?
A) Nancy Reagan
B) Pat Nixon
C) Hillary Clinton
D) Barbara Bush
- 4. What is the name of the park located on the site of Pat Nixon's childhood home?
A) Pat Nixon Park
B) Cerritos Memorial Park
C) First Lady Park
D) Richard Nixon Park
- 5. In which city is Robby Gordon's current residence?
A) Cerritos, California
B) Orange, California
C) Los Angeles, California
D) Artesia, California
- 6. Which taekwondo practitioner won a gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics?
A) Marcelo Balboa
B) Eddie Lewis
C) Jorge Salcedo
D) Jimmy Kim
- 7. Which actor is known for starring in the show Blind Date?
A) Roger Lodge
B) Morris Chestnut
C) Chad Allen
D) Justin H. Min
- 8. The USS Cerritos, a ship in Star Trek: Lower Decks, is named after which city?
A) Artesia
B) Los Angeles
C) Cerritos
D) Orange
- 9. Which country is home to the sister city of Itapetinga?
A) Brazil
B) Taiwan
C) Mexico
D) Philippines
- 10. In what year was the sister city relationship with Loreto, Mexico, established?
A) 1964
B) 1986
C) 2025
D) 1999
- 11. Who is the former lead guitarist and vocalist of the Korean rock band DAY6?
A) Max Park
B) Jae Park
C) Justin H. Min
D) Johnny Chan
- 12. Which UCLA men's basketball head coach is on the notable people list?
A) Ben Howland
B) Jorge Salcedo
C) Jim Zorn
D) Marcelo Balboa
- 13. Which professional speedcuber is listed as a notable person from Cerritos?
A) Johnny Chan
B) Jimmy Kim
C) Max Park
D) Jae Park
- 14. What is the sister city of Cerritos located in the Philippines?
A) Banquiao
B) Itapetinga
C) San Carlos
D) Loreto
- 15. In the show Mythic Quest, which character lives in Cerritos?
A) Roger Lodge
B) Margaret Fairchild
C) Troy Aikman
D) David Brittlesbee
- 16. Which filmmaker is credited with creating the film Innocence of Muslims?
A) Bret Barberie
B) Nakoula Basseley Nakoula
C) Steven Spielberg
D) Roger Lodge
- 17. What is the profession of Kirsten Vangsness?
A) Actress and writer
B) Taekwondo instructor
C) Soccer coach
D) Professional poker player
- 18. Which former MLB player was once married to Jillian Barberie?
A) Marcelo Balboa
B) Rickey Cradle
C) Bret Barberie
D) Shane Mack
- 19. Which actress is listed in the notable people of Cerritos?
A) Kirsten Vangsness
B) Lela Rochon
C) Pat Nixon
D) Jillian Barberie
- 20. In the 2026 film Disclosure Day, which actor plays the character Dr. Margaret Fairchild?
A) Emily Blunt
B) Kirsten Vangsness
C) Lela Rochon
D) Morris Chestnut
- 21. Why was the acronym 'COW' chosen for the bus fleet?
A) Because the buses were painted white and black
B) It is a tribute to the city's origins as Dairy Valley
C) To honor the local dairy farmers
D) Because they were located on farms
- 22. What fuel is used by the Cerritos On Wheels buses?
A) Electricity
B) Diesel
C) Propane
D) Natural gas
- 23. When was the COW agency discontinued?
A) May 31, 2025
B) December 31, 2026
C) After May 31, 2026
D) January 1, 2025
- 24. What feature is available to passengers on COW buses?
A) Complimentary meals
B) Television screens
C) Wi-Fi internet access
D) Charging stations
- 25. Which freeway cuts through the center of Cerritos?
A) Interstate 605
B) Interstate 5
C) I-405
D) SR 91
- 26. What is another name for SR 91?
A) Santa Ana Freeway
B) San Gabriel River Freeway
C) Artesia Freeway
D) Pacific Coast Highway
- 27. Which freeway runs along the west side of Cerritos?
A) Interstate 605
B) Interstate 5
C) SR 91
D) I-10
- 28. Which freeway grazes the northeast border of Cerritos?
A) SR 55
B) SR 91
C) Interstate 5
D) Interstate 605
- 29. What is the common name for Interstate 5?
A) San Gabriel River Freeway
B) Santa Ana Freeway
C) Riverside Freeway
D) Artesia Freeway
- 30. When was Cranford Airport built?
A) Around 1953
B) Around 1946
C) Around 1940
D) Around 1960
- 31. How long were the runways at Cranford Airport?
A) 2,000 feet
B) 2,300 feet
C) 3,000 feet
D) 1,500 feet
- 32. When were the 1984 Summer Olympics swimming practices held at the Cerritos Olympic Swim & Fitness Center?
A) 1978
B) 1994
C) 2002
D) 1984
- 33. In what year did the city of Cerritos build a senior center at Pat Nixon Park?
A) 1978
B) 2005
C) 1997
D) 1993
- 34. When did Heritage Park re-open to the public with a colonial-themed play island?
A) 1997
B) 1993
C) 2002
D) 2005
- 35. What feature is included in Liberty Park?
A) Artificial lake with fish
B) Rubberized jogging track
C) Executive golf course
D) Senior center
- 36. What unique feature is found in Don Knabe Community Regional Park?
A) A rubberized jogging track
B) An Olympic-sized indoor gym
C) An artificial lake complete with sporting fish
D) A colonial-themed moat
- 37. What percentage of Don Knabe Community Regional Park is maintained by Los Angeles County?
A) 100%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 75%
- 38. How many neighborhood parks does Cerritos have?
A) 18
B) 10
C) 5
D) 2
- 39. When was the charter of the city of Cerritos established?
A) 2002
B) 1978
C) 1958
D) 1993
- 40. How long is the mayor's term in office?
A) Four years
B) Six months
C) Two years
D) One year
- 41. What is the length of a term for Cerritos city council members?
A) Five years
B) Two years
C) One year
D) Four years
- 42. Where is the Cerritos Sheriff's Station located?
A) Heritage Park
B) Civic Center
C) Liberty Park
D) Don Knabe Community Regional Park
- 43. In what year was the Cerritos Sheriff's Station inaugurated?
A) 1996
B) 1997
C) 1984
D) 2006
- 44. Which entity provides ambulance transport in Cerritos?
A) Los Angeles County Fire Department
B) City of Cerritos Public Works
C) Care Ambulance Service
D) Cerritos Sheriff's Station
- 45. What was the estimated median household income in Cerritos in 2023?
A) $95,000
B) $120,500
C) $54,839
D) $133,953
- 46. What was the per capita income in Cerritos according to 2023 ACS estimates?
A) $45,000
B) $62,000
C) $133,953
D) $54,839
- 47. According to 2000 data, what was the most common ancestry in Cerritos?
A) Filipino
B) Chinese
C) Vietnamese
D) Korean
- 48. What was the most common foreign place of birth in Cerritos in 2000?
A) China
B) Mexico
C) Korea
D) Philippines
- 49. How many staff members does the United Parcel Service employ in Cerritos?
A) 3,500
B) 4,450
C) 6,000
D) 2,160
- 50. Cerritos residents are the second-highest retail spenders in California, behind which city?
A) Irvine
B) Los Angeles
C) San Francisco
D) Beverly Hills
- 51. What is the average retail spending per resident in Cerritos?
A) $54,839
B) $25,000
C) $36,544
D) $133,953
- 52. What was the total annual household spending on retail in Cerritos in 2006?
A) $7.2 billion
B) $365 million
C) $500 million
D) $2 billion
- 53. According to the 2006 business survey, what percentage of consumer activity came from Cerritos residents?
A) 21.9%
B) 10%
C) 25%
D) 18%
- 54. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as having the strongest retail demand in Cerritos?
A) Eating places
B) Grocery stores
C) Electronics stores
D) New car dealerships
- 55. What type of climate does Cerritos generally have?
A) Mediterranean
B) Desert
C) Tropical
D) Tundra
- 56. When does most of the precipitation in Cerritos occur?
A) Summer months
B) Autumn months
C) Winter months
D) Spring months
- 57. What is the primary source of the breeze that cools Cerritos?
A) Los Angeles River
B) Atlantic Ocean
C) San Gabriel Mountains
D) Pacific Ocean
- 58. What is the population of Cerritos according to the 2020 census?
A) 49,578
B) 40,000
C) 52,681
D) 45,578
- 59. What is the largest racial group in Cerritos according to the 2020 census?
A) Hispanic or Latino
B) Asian
C) African American
D) White
- 60. What percentage of the Cerritos population is Hispanic or Latino of any race?
A) 22.0%
B) 14.3%
C) 6.6%
D) 15.0%
- 61. What percentage of Cerritos residents live in rural areas?
A) 10.0%
B) 5.7%
C) 0.0%
D) 2.2%
- 62. What was the average household size in Cerritos according to the 2020 census?
A) 2.54
B) 3.08
C) 3.50
D) 2.85
- 63. How often do temperatures in Cerritos typically fall below freezing?
A) Frequently
B) During the summer
C) Every winter
D) Rarely
- 64. Which of the following does NOT typically affect Cerritos due to its breeze?
A) Pacific breezes
B) Smog
C) Mild winters
D) Warm summers
- 65. What percentage of the population was under the age of 18 in 2020?
A) 24.8%
B) 22.0%
C) 27.3%
D) 17.8%
- 66. In which county is the city of Cerritos located?
A) Los Angeles County
B) San Bernardino County
C) Orange County
D) Riverside County
- 67. On what date was Cerritos incorporated?
A) January 10, 1967
B) July 16, 1963
C) April 24, 1956
D) June 11, 1960
- 68. Which indigenous group originally inhabited the Cerritos area?
A) Chumash
B) Mojave
C) Paiute
D) Tongva
- 69. What name did the Spanish settlers give to the Tongva people?
A) Gabrieleños
B) Nieto
C) Leandry
D) Pico
- 70. Who was granted a large plot of land named Rancho Los Nietos in 1784?
A) Abel Stearns
B) Manuel Nieto
C) Juan José Nieto
D) Francisco de Campo
- 71. Which plot of land did Juan José Nieto retain after the 1834 division of Rancho Los Nietos?
A) Dairy Valley
B) Rancho Los Coyotes
C) Rancho Los Cerritos
D) La Buena Esperanza
- 72. Who was elected as the first mayor of Dairy Valley?
A) Jim Albers
B) Jack R. Bettencourt
C) Andrés Pico
D) Daniel Gridley
- 73. When was the name of the city formally changed to Cerritos?
A) April 24, 1956
B) November 1958
C) July 16, 1963
D) January 10, 1967
- 74. Which company had a sign dispute with the city regarding the letter 'R'?
A) Robinson Trust
B) Toys "R" Us
C) Pacific Electric
D) Aeroméxico
- 75. What was the former postal ZIP code of Cerritos?
A) 90703
B) 90650
C) 90240
D) 90701
- 76. What is the current exclusive ZIP code of Cerritos?
A) 90805
B) 90630
C) 90701
D) 90703
- 77. Which of these cities is NOT in Los Angeles County?
A) Long Beach
B) Bellflower
C) Cypress
D) Hawaiian Gardens
- 78. When did the Los Cerritos Center open?
A) March 1975
B) December 1965
C) January 1980
D) September 1971
- 79. How much revenue per square foot did the Los Cerritos Center produce in 2015?
A) $800
B) $1,000
C) $1,200
D) $500
- 80. How many rooms are in the Sheraton hotel located at the Cerritos Towne Center?
A) 150
B) 300
C) 203
D) 400
- 81. What is the total power plant capacity of the Magnolia Power Project?
A) 100 megawatts
B) 500 megawatts
C) 1,000 megawatts
D) 310 megawatts
- 82. On what date was the Magnolia Power Project authorized?
A) July 4, 2005
B) December 25, 2002
C) January 1, 2000
D) February 13, 2003
- 83. Where is the Magnolia Power Project power plant located?
A) Pasadena
B) Anaheim
C) Cerritos
D) Burbank
- 84. Who was the architect that designed the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts?
A) Barton Myers
B) Kathleen Caricof
C) Jane DeDecker
D) Frank Sinatra
- 85. Which entertainer performed at the opening of the CCPA?
A) Sammy Davis Jr.
B) Frank Sinatra
C) Dean Martin
D) Bob Hope
- 86. Which material was the Cerritos Millennium Library the first in North America to be coated in?
A) Stainless steel
B) Titanium panels
C) Copper plating
D) Aluminum sheeting
- 87. What is the name of Cerritos' sister city that sent representatives to the Sculpture Garden opening?
A) Pasadena
B) Loreto
C) Mexico City
D) Tijuana
- 88. Which sculptor created the 'Air Disaster Memorial' in the Cerritos Sculpture Garden?
A) Barton Myers
B) Kathleen Caricof
C) Pat Nixon
D) Jane DeDecker
- 89. Which station does the sheriff's department operate in Lakewood that serves Cerritos?
A) Cerritos Station
B) Lakewood Station
C) San Gabriel Station
D) Whittier Station
- 90. Who represents Cerritos in the 36th senatorial district?
A) Sharon Quirk-Silva
B) John Smith
C) Derek Tran
D) Tony Strickland
- 91. Who represents Cerritos in the 67th Assembly district?
A) Derek Tran
B) Sharon Quirk-Silva
C) Jane Doe
D) Tony Strickland
- 92. Which congressional district is Cerritos in?
A) 45th
B) 50th
C) 36th
D) 67th
- 93. Who represents Cerritos in the U.S. House of Representatives?
A) Derek Tran
B) Sharon Quirk-Silva
C) None of the above
D) Tony Strickland
- 94. According to a 2012 report, what is the nationwide rank of Whitney High School?
A) 1st
B) 50th
C) 27th
D) 10th
- 95. What type of private school is Valley Christian High School?
A) Non-religious
B) Protestant
C) Catholic
D) Jewish
- 96. What percentage of high school graduates in Cerritos go on to higher education?
A) 95%
B) 75%
C) 50%
D) 85%
- 97. What percentage of the population in Cerritos has a bachelor's degree?
A) 30%
B) 11%
C) 26%
D) 10%
- 98. What percentage of the population in Cerritos has an advanced degree?
A) 11%
B) 15%
C) 10%
D) 26%
- 99. What is the western boundary of the area served by the Bellflower Unified School District within Cerritos?
A) Artesia Boulevard
B) South Street
C) San Gabriel River
D) Palo Verde Avenue
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