On Sentinel Peak (also known as "'A' Mountain"), just west of downtown, there is a giant "A" in honor of the University of Arizona. Starting in about 1916, a yearly tradition developed for freshmen to whitewash the "A", which was visible for miles. However, at the beginning of the Iraq War, anti-war activists painted it black. This was followed by a paint scuffle where the "A" was painted various colors until the city council intervened. It is now red, white and blue except when it is white or another color decided by a biennial election. Because of the three-color paint scheme often used, the shape of the A can be vague and indistinguishable from the rest of the peak. The top of Sentinel Peak, which is accessible by road, offers an outstanding scenic view of the city looking eastward. A parking lot located near the summit of Sentinel Peak was formerly a popular place to watch sunsets or view the city lights at night. COUNT 10
QSN1 What else is Sentinel Peak also known as? ANS1 'A' Mountain QSN2 What is the giant letter downtown in honor of? ANS2 University of Arizona QSN3 What year did the tradition of freshmen whitewashing the "A" begin? ANS3 1916 QSN4 during the Iraq war, what color did anti-war activists paint the "A"? ANS4 black QSN5 Who intervened when the "A" was painted various colors? ANS5 city council QSN6 Why is there a giant letter A on a Tucson mountain? ANS6 in honor of the University of Arizona QSN7 Where is there a giant letter A on a Tucson mountain? ANS7 On Sentinel Peak (also known as "'A' Mountain"), just west of downtown QSN8 What color did college freshmen paint the A? ANS8 white QSN9 What color did Iraq War protesters paint the A? ANS9 black QSN10 How did City Council decide to paint the A? ANS10 red, white and blue