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Who wrote the classic book Tale of the Elk?
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Which one of the following was a West Virginia folklorist?
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In the folk song, what was John Henry’s job?
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What rare discovery did Grover and “Punch” Jones make in 1928 while pitching horseshoes?
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Early settlers would split oak into thin strips, soak, and weave them together to make these?
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In pioneer days, what was the main item used to make linens?
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Which of the following was NOT a development after the Civil War that helped modernize quiltmaking?
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What West Virginia wild onion has become a gourmet delicacy?
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What county celebrates the West Virginia Molasses Festival?
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Which one of the following were early Scotch-Irish settlers NOT known for?
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