Quick Quizzes – West Virginians

This Charleston native, author of Woman, Thou Art Loosed, serves as senior pastor for The Potter's House in Dallas, Texas.

A. Jerry Falwell

B. T. D. Jakes

C. Billy Graham

D. Tony Brown

E. Jimmy Swaggart

Correct! B. T. D. Jakes

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This Parkersburg native, the son of a prominent West Virginia industrialist and political leader, served as United States senator from Kentucky from 1914 to 1915.

A. William O. Bradley

B. John Sherman Cooper

C. Johnson N. Camden, Jr.

D. John G. Carlisle

E. Marvel M. Logan

Correct! C. Parkersburg native Johnson N. Camden, Jr., the son of prominent West Virginia industrialist and political leader Johnson Newlon Camden, served as United States senator from Kentucky from 1914 to 1915.

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This Parkersburg native was commander-in-chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet from 1953 to 1958.

A. Felix Budwell Stump

B. Waitman T. Willey III

C. Hugh Jackson

D. Ignatius Fitzwater!

E. John D. Hoblitzell Jr.

Correct! A. Felix Budwell Stump

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This anarchist, who assassinated President William McKinley, worked for a time at a nail factory in Charleston.

A. Leon Czolgosz

B. Oscar Collazo

C. Griselio Torresola

D. Trasena Vigarz

E. Octavio Jerome

Correct! A. Anarchist Leon Czolgosz, who assassinated President William McKinley, worked for a time at a nail factory in Charleston.

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This Charleston native is the founder and editor-in-chief of the Washington Monthly, and author of How Washington Really Works.

A. Ben Broussard

B. Thomas Hart

C. Sean Hannity

D. Elizabeth Greene

E. Charles Peters

Correct! E. Charleston native Charles Peters is the founder and editor-in-chief of the Washington Monthly, and author of How Washington Really Works.

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On December 17, 1891, President Benjamin Harrison appointed this West Virginian to replace Redfield Proctor as Secretary of War.

A. Stephen Elkins

B. Henry Davis

C. Nathan Goff

D. John Kenna

E. Johnson Camden

Correct! A. On December 17, 1891, President Benjamin Harrison appointed Stephen B. Elkins to replace Redfield Proctor as Secretary of War.

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This Fairmont native directed the 1998 movie Airspeed.

A. Steven Spielberg

B. Robert Tinnell

C. Mary Lou Retton

D. Lawrence Kasdan

E. John Sayles

Correct! B. Fairmont native Robert Tinnell directed the 1998 movie Airspeed.

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What West Virginia native is the author of Rocket Boys?

A. Homer Hickam

B. Mary Lou Settle

C. Denise Giardina

D. Marc Harshman

E. Chuck Yeager

Correct! A. West Virginia native Homer Hickam is the author of Rocket Boys.

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This Bluefield native, born in 1894, was a Pulitzer prize-winning journalist and publisher whose company merged with Ridder Publications in 1974.

A. Carl Sandburg

B. William Allen White

C. Jack Maurice

D. John Shively Knight

E. Jose Antonio Vargas

Correct! D. Bluefield native John Shively Knight, born in 1894, was a Pulitzer prize-winning journalist and publisher whose company merged with Ridder Publications in 1974.

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This man, who served as United States senator from 1881 to 1887, and from 1893 to 1895, was born in Lewis County on March 6, 1828.

A. Stephen Elkins

B. Johnson Camden

C. Henry Davis

D. John Kenna

E. Nathan Goff

Correct! B. Johnson Camden, who served as United States senator from 1881 to 1887, and from 1893 to 1895, was born in Lewis County on March 6, 1828.

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This St. Marys native was the second most decorated enlisted man in the United States following his service in World War II.

A. Thomas Janocovic

B. Stanley Bender

C. Jimmy Stewart

D. Herschel Williams

E. Robert Fitzpatrick

Correct! E. St. Marys native Robert Fitzpatrick was the second most decorated enlisted man in the United States following his service in World War II.

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This Mason County native was West Virginia's first official state historian.

A. Virgil Lewis

B. Otis Rice

C. Charles Ambler

D. Jim Comstock

E. Phil Conley

Correct! A. Virgil Anson Lewis of Mason County was West Virginia's first official state historian.

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This West Virginia native, author of the books Storming Heaven and Unquiet Earth, ran for governor in 2000.

A. Bob Wise

B. Cecil Underwood

C. Pinckney Benedict

D. Charlotte Pritt

E. Denise Giardina

Correct! E. Denise Giardina, author of the books Storming Heaven and Unquiet Earth, ran for governor in 2000.

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This tenor saxophonist, born in Wheeling, played with Fletcher Henderson and Cab Calloway before his untimely death in 1941.

A. Dizzy Gillespie

B. Don Redman

C. Bill Clinton

D. Leon Brown "Chu" Berry

E. Doc Cheatham

Correct! D. Tenor saxophonist Leon Brown "Chu" Berry, born in Wheeling, played with Fletcher Henderson and Cab Calloway before his untimely death in 1941.

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A. Ida King

B. Henry Everett Engle

C. John Williams

D. Harry Bashear

E. Jack Rollins

Correct! B. Barbour County native Henry Everett Engle wrote the music for the state song, "The West Virginia Hills."

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This Logan County man won “America’s Got Talent” in September 2011.

A. Don Chafin

B. Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.

C. Earl Ray Tomblin

D. Randy Marcum

E. Simon Cowell

Correct! B. Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. of Logan County won “America’s Got Talent” in September 2011.

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This doctor, who lived in Mason County, performed the first Caesarian section operation in the United States.

A. Albert Gallatin

B. Thomas Bennett

C. Russell McCausland

D. Jonathan Tipton

E. Jesse Bennett

Correct! E. Jesse Bennett , who lived in Mason County, performed the first Caesarian section operation in the United States.

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This Morgantown native played the role of Barney Fife on the Andy Griffith Show.

A. Bob Denver

B. John Denver

C. Ron Howard

D. Don Knotts

E. Jim Nabors

Correct! D. Morgantown native Don Knotts played the role of Barney Fife on the Andy Griffith Show.

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This man is believed to be the only conscientious objector in the 20th century to win the Congressional Medal of Honor.

A. Ellis B. Thomas

B. John R. Franklin

C. Thomas W. Bennett

D. Ralph Hill

E. James R. McClung

Correct! C. Corporal Thomas W. Bennett, who was born in Morgantown, was killed in Vietnam on February 11, 1969 and awarded the medal posthumously.

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What author and literary critic born in Keyser hosted the PBS documentary African American Lives 1 & 2?

A. Carter G. Woodson

B. Dick Fauss

C. Henry Louis Gates Jr.

D. William Pierce

E. Rebecca Harding Davis

Correct! C. Henry Louis Gates Jr., an author and literary critic born in Keyser, hosted the PBS documentary African American Lives 1 & 2.

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A. Frank DeVol

B. Florence Henderson

C. Brad Paisley

D. Bobby Taylor

E. Jesse Burkett

Correct! A. Moundsville native Frank DeVol, whose credits include the theme for "The Brady Bunch," was inducted into the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame in November 2009.

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The 2009 U.S. Postal Service commemorative stamp series includes one for this Martinsburg attorney and newspaper publisher, who was the first African American admitted to the West Virginia Bar.

A. Martin Delany

B. J. R. Clifford

C. Carter G. Woodson

D. Booker T. Washington

E. T. G. Nutter

Correct! B. The 2009 U.S. Postal Service commemorative stamp series includes one for J. R. Clifford, who was the first African American admitted to the West Virginia Bar.

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A park on E. 164th Street in the Bronx is named for this West Virginia native who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in Korea.

A. Darwin K. Kyle

B. Ralph E. Pomeroy

C. William E. Shuck Jr.

D. John Mullaly!

E. Cornelius H. Charlton

Correct! E. A park on E. 164th Street in the Bronx is named for West Virginia native Cornelius H. Charlton who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in Korea.

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This Emmy Award winning news correspondent, who covers the Department of Justice and Homeland Security for CBS, was born in Wheeling.

A. Dan Rather

B. Pete Williams

C. Bob Orr

D. Ed Hicks

E. Jim Avila

Correct! C. Emmy Award winning news correspondent Bob Orr, who covers the Department of Justice and Homeland Security for CBS, was born in Wheeling.

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This navigator on the “Bockscar,” the B-29 that dropped the bomb on Nagasaki in 1945, was born in Oak Hill.

A. Kermit Beahan

B. James Van Pelt Jr.

C. Theodore Van Kirk

D. Charles Sweeney

E. Paul Tibbets

Correct! B. James Van Pelt Jr., navigator on the “Bockscar,” the B-29 that dropped the bomb on Nagasaki in 1945, was born in Oak Hill.

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This man has hosted “Mountain Stage,” produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, for more than 20 years.

A. Stan Bumgardner

B. Larry Groce

C. Garrison Keillor

D. Keith Richards!

E. Pat Arnold

Correct! B. Larry Groce has hosted “Mountain Stage,” produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, for more than 20 years.

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What Lincoln County native became the first to break the sound barrier on October 14, 1947?

A. Chuck Yeager

B. Jon McBride

C. Homer Hickam

D. Orville Wright

E. Jonathan Wainwright

Correct! A. Lincoln County native Chuck Yeager became the first to break the sound barrier on October 14, 1947?

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This West Virginia native co-wrote the song “Coward of the County,” which became a hit for Kenny Rogers.

A. Billy Edd Wheeler

B. Brad Paisley

C. Kathy Mattea

D. Johnny PayCheck

E. Little Jimmie Dickens

Correct! A. West Virginia native Billy Edd Wheeler co-wrote the song “Coward of the County,” which became a hit for Kenny Rogers.

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This Parkersburg native was commander-in-chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet from 1953 to 1958.

A. Felix Budwell Stump

B. Waitman T. Willey III

C. Hugh Jackson

D. Ignatius Fitzwater!

E. John D. Hoblitzell Jr.

Correct! A. Parkersburg native Felix Budwell Stump was commander-in-chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet from 1953 to 1958.

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This country music star was born and raised in the Marshall County community of Glen Dale.

A. Billy Ray Cyrus

B. Garth Brooks

C. Vince Gill

D. Brad Paisley

E. John Anderson

Correct! D. Country music star Brad Paisley was born and raised in the Marshall County community of Glen Dale.

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This internationally known composer, who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1968 for his new music composition, "Echoes of Time and the River," was born in Charleston on October 24, 1929.

A. David Williams

B. John Beall

C. George Crumb

D. Jay Chattaway

E. John Williams

Correct! C. George Crumb, who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1968 for his new music composition, "Echoes of Time and the River," was born in Charleston on October 24, 1929.

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The long-missing original manuscript of this Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Pearl S. Buck was found in 2006.

A. China Sky

B. The Good Earth

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C. East Wind; West Wind

D. Gone With the Wind

E. A House Divided

Correct! B. The long-missing original manuscript of The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck was found in 2006.

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This Fairmont native directed the 1998 movie Airspeed.

A. Steven Spielberg

B. Robert Tinnell

C. Mary Lou Retton

D. Lawrence Kasdan

E. John Sayles

Correct!B. Fairmont native Robert Tinnell directed the 1998 movie Airspeed.

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This 1963 graduate of Morris Harvey College (now the University of Charleston) worked as a news correspondent for CBS and later NBC before leaving network television in 1998.

A. Dan Rather

B. Ed Welch

C. Harold Newman

D. Ed Rabel

E. Chet Huntley

Correct! D. Ed Rabel, a 1963 graduate of Morris Harvey College (now the University of Charleston), worked as a news correspondent for CBS and later NBC before leaving network television in 1998.

This Marion County resident was known as "The Dulcimer Man."

A. Bobby Taylor

B. Allen Fowler

C. Elmer Bird

D. Russell Fluharty

E. Francis Pierpont

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Correct! D. Russell Fluharty was known as "The Dulcimer Man."

This man became the U.S. Senate's longest-serving member in 2006.

A. Strom Thurmond

B. Jay Rockefeller

C. Nick Joe Rahall

D. Robert C. Byrd

E. Alan Mollohan

Correct! D. Robert C. Byrd became the U.S. Senate's longest-serving member in 2006.

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This author wrote the novel Crum.

A. Lee Maynard

B. Mary Lee Settle

C. Cynthia Rylant

D. Pearl Buck

E. Davis Grubb

Correct! A. Lee Maynard wrote the novel Crum.

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This native of Whitesville wrote the book and lyrics for the outdoor drama “Hatfields and McCoys.”

A. Ewel Cornett

B. Kermit Hunter

C. Otis Rice

D. Norman Fagan

E. Billy Edd Wheeler

Correct! E. Billy Edd Wheeler wrote the book and lyrics for the outdoor drama “Hatfields and McCoys.”

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This screenwriter/director, who is noted for his work on The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and The Big Chill, was raised in Morgantown.

A. Martin Scorcese

B. Steven Spielberg

C. Lawrence Kasdan

D. Martin Lawrence

E. Morgan Spurlock

Correct! C. Screenwriter/director Lawrence Kasdan, who is noted for his work on The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and The Big Chill, was raised in Morgantown.

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This Marion County native was the creator of the comic strip Ziggy.

A. Tom Wilson

B. Charles Schultz

C. Jim Davis

D. Johnny Hart

E. Jeff MacNelly

Correct! A. Tom Wilson, a native of Marion County, was the creator of the comic strip Ziggy.

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This comedian and movie actor received a baseball scholarship to Marshall University.

A. Eddie Murphy

B. Soupy Sales

C. Don Knotts

D. Brad Dourif

E. Billy Crystal

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Correct! E. E. Billy Crystal

What was the real name of the popular 19th century artist and writer known as Porte Crayon?

A. Alfred Poe

B. William Watson

C. James Teague

D. David Hunter Strother

E. Frank Lloyd Wright

Correct! D. Martinsburg native David Hunter Strother, whose pen name was Porte Crayon, was a nationally recognized artist and writer in the mid-19th century.

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This Williamson native was inaugurated as the 18th president of Mississippi State University on October 6, 2006.

A. John Hendricks

B. Justina Hart

C. Robert H. Foglesong

D. Henry Louis Gates Jr.

E. Chris Sarandan

Correct! C. Williamson native Robert H. Foglesong was inaugurated as the 18th president of Mississippi State University on October 6, 2006.

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This son of former United States Senator Jennings Randolph was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2004.

A. Edmund Jennings Randolph

B. Frank Randolph

C. Jennings “Jay” Randolph Jr.

D. Elkins Randolph

E. William Jennings Randolph

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Correct! C. Jennings “Jay” Randolph Jr., son of former United States Senator Jennings Randolph, was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2004.

On June 2, 1951, this Raleigh County native, a posthumous recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, was mortally wounded near Chipo-ri, Korea.

A. Darwin K. Kyle

B. Cornelius H. Charlton

C. Ralph E. Pomeroy

D. William E. Shuck Jr.

E. Stanley Bender

Correct! B. On June 2, 1951, Raleigh County native Cornelius H. Charlton, a posthumous recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, was mortally wounded near Chipo-ri, Korea. The other four men were also honored with the Medal of Honor, Kyle, Pomeroy, and Shuck for their actions in Korea, and Stanley Bender for action in World War II.

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This man replaced Frank Cignetti as head football coach at West Virginia University in 1980.

A. Rich Rodriguez

B. Bobby Bowden

C. Don Nehlen

D. Jim Carlen

E. Gene Corum

Correct! C. Don Nehlen replaced Frank Cignetti as head football coach at West Virginia University in 1980.

A bridge in Raleigh County was named for this man who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity” at La Lande, France, during World War II.

A. Cornelius Charlton

B. Stanley Bender

C. Hershel “Woody” Williams

D. Junior J. Spurrier

E. Charles C. Rogers

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Correct! B. A bridge in Raleigh County was named for Sgt. Stanley Bender, who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity” at La Lande, France, during World War II.

This country music star, who was born and raised in Marshall County, won the 2010 Country Music Association award for Entertainer of the Year.

A. Taylor Swift

B. Little Jimmy Dickens

C. John Forbes Nash

D. Brad Paisley

E. Lee Ann Womack

Correct! D. Country music star Brad Paisley, who was born and raised in Marshall County, won the 2010 Country Music Association award for Entertainer of the Year.

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This Princeton native is president of the New Jersey Nets.

A. Jerry West

B. Mike D'Antoni

C. Rod Hundley

D. Jennings Boyd

E. Rod Thorn

Correct! E. Princeton native Rod Thorn is president of the New Jersey Nets.

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This West Virginia native broadcast the crash of the Hindenberg on May 6, 1937 on the NBC Blue Network.

A. John Walters

B. Johnny Wright

C. Gordon Baxter

D. Daniel Exeter

E. Herb Morrison

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Correct! E. Morgantown native Herb Morrison broadcast the crash of the Hindenberg on May 6, 1937 on the NBC Blue Network. His voice was later used on the Universal Newsreel of the event.

This West Virginian was reportedly the first American soldier killed in the Korean War.

A. Hobart Brown

B. Kenneth Shadrick

C. Samuel Thomas

D. Harry Knotts

E. Wilburn Hunter

Correct! B. Kenneth Shadrick of Skin Fork in Wyoming County was reportedly the first American soldier killed in the Korean War.

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This Parkerburg native has written a number of books on the American West, including The Shooters and Pat Garrett: The Story of a Western Lawman.

A. Dee Brown

B. Martin Schmitt

C. Leon C. Metz

D. N. Scott Momaday

E. Michael Dorris

Correct! C. Parkerburg native Leon C. Metz has written a number of books on the American West, including The Shooters and Pat Garrett: The Story of a Western Lawman.

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This former director of media relations for the West Virginia State Police is the author of Cop: The Truth Behind the Badge.

A. Jackson Arnold

B. Jack Buckalew

C. Ric Robinson

D. Charles Ray!

E. Philip Conti

Correct! C. Ric Robinson, the former director of media relations for the West Virginia State Police, is the author of Cop: The Truth Behind the Badge.

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This prominent West Virginian served as a VISTA volunteer in the small mining community of Emmons.

A. Gaston Caperton

B. Jay Rockefeller

C. Joe Manchin

D. Bob Wise

E. Robert Byrd

Correct! B. Senator John D. Rockefeller IV served as a VISTA volunteer in the small mining community of Emmons.

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These two West Virginia natives starred in the television comedy Three's Company.

A. John Ritter and Don Knotts

B. Don Knotts and Richard Kline

C. Richard Kline and Joyce DeWitt

D. Jennilee Harrison and Don Knotts

E. Joyce DeWitt and Don Knotts

Correct! E. West Virginia natives Joyce DeWitt and Don Knotts starred in the television comedy Three's Company.

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This actor, best known for his role as Lurch on the television series The Addams Family, was raised in Philippi and attended West Virginia Wesleyan College.

A. John Astin

B. Ted Cassidy

C. Jackie Coogan

D. Felix Silla!

E. Ken Weatherwax

Correct! B. Actor Ted Cassidy, best known for his role as Lurch on the television series The Addams Family, was raised in Philippi and attended West Virginia Wesleyan College.

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This comedian, who was born in Welch, starred in the comedy series Me and the Boys, hosted It's Showtime at the Apollo, and currently hosts a morning radio show in Los Angeles.

A. D. L. Hughley

B. Nipsey Russell

C. Dave Chappelle

D. Chris Tucker

E. Steve Harvey

Correct! E. Comedian Steve Harvey, who was born in Welch, starred in the comedy series Me and the Boys, hosted It's Showtime at the Apollo, and currently hosts a morning radio show in Los Angeles.

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This Canadian-born actor was named an honorary West Virginian in 2002.

A. Leslie Nielsen

B. David Selby

C. Bryan Ward

D. Brad Pitt

E. Arnold Schwarzenegger

Correct! A. Canadian-born actor Leslie Nielsen was named an honorary West Virginian in 2002.

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On November 13, 1944, this Bluefield man earned the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions against the Germans at Achain, France.

A. Cornelius Charlton

B. Jonah Kelley

C. Herbert Thomas

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D. Walter Wetzel

E. Junior Spurrier

Correct! E. On November 13, 1944, Junior Spurrier of Bluefield earned the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions against the Germans at Achain, France.

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In 2008, at the Grand Old Opry, this man received the Dr. Perry F. Harris Distinguished Fiddler Award for his fiddle-playing passion.

A. Robert C. Byrd

B. Bobby Taylor

C. Sherlock Holmes

D. Joe Manchin

E. Melvin Wine

Correct! In 2008, at the Grand Old Opry, Robert C. Byrd received the Dr. Perry F. Harris Distinguished Fiddler Award for his fiddle-playing passion. A. Robert C. Byrd

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This country music star, whose hit single, "Teddy Bear," sold more than one million copies, was born in Charleston on July 17, 1918.

A. Red Sovine

B. Jimmy Dickens

C. Charley Pride

D. Charlie Rich

E. Buck Owens

Correct! Country music star Red Sovine, whose hit single, "Teddy Bear," sold more than one million copies, was born in Charleston on July 17, 1918. A. Red Sovine

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Which of the following individuals is NOT famous for his contribution to the field of sports?

A. Billy Edd Wheeler

B. Sam Huff

C. Hal Greer

D. Jerry West

E. Rod Thorn

Correct! Songwriter and recording artist Billy Edd Wheeler of Boone County is also author of the best-selling book, Laughter in Appalachia. A. Billy Edd Wheeler

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Traditional musician Clark Kessinger was a well known performer on this instrument.

A. guitar

B. autoharp

C. clarinet

D. fiddle

E. piano

Correct! Traditional musician Clark Kessinger was a well known performer on the fiddle. D. fiddle

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This Wheeling native starred in the television show Northern Exposure and the motion pictures My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Raising Helen.

A. Rob Morrow

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B. John Corbett

C. Barry Corbin

D. Darren Burrows

E. John Cullum

Correct! Wheeling native John Corbett starred in the television show Northern Exposure and the motion pictures My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Raising Helen. B. John Corbett

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The Horse Whisperer and A River Runs Through It were both produced by Robert Redford and this West Virginia native.

A. Steve Bing

B. Patrick Markey

C. Chris Weitz

D. Arthur Paris

E. Jerry Bruckheimer

Correct! The Horse Whisperer and A River Runs Through It were both produced by Robert Redford and West Virginia native Patrick Markey. B. Patrick Markey

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An authority on aviation stated that the first flight faster than the speed of sound was one of the three greatest events in aviation history. This flight was made by what West Virginian?

A. John Glenn

B. Charles Yeager

C. Charles Lindbergh

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D. Jon McBride

E. Pete Everest, Jr.

Correct! Charles Yeager, a native of Lincoln County, broke the sound barrier on October 14, 1947. B. Charles Yeager

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This hero of the Spanish-American war, who commanded the USS New York during the conflict and later served as president of the Naval War College, was born in Morgantown on February 28, 1844.

A. French Ensor Chadwick

B. Tony Gaujot

C. Andrew Summers Rowan

D. John Hines

E. Newton Diehl Baker

Correct! Spanish-American war hero French Ensor Chadwick, who commanded the USS New York during the conflict and later served as president of the Naval War College, was born in Morgantown on February 28, 1844. A. French Ensor Chadwick

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This West Virginia native was awarded Best Director at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival for his documentary Super Size Me.

A. B. J. Gudmundsson

B. Daniel Boyd

C. Morgan Spurlock

D. John Sayles

E. Elia Kazan

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Correct! Parkersburg native Morgan Spurlock was awarded Best Director at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival for his documentary Super Size Me. C. Morgan Spurlock

This Charles Town native was the only West Virginian to win the Medal of Honor in the Spanish-American War.

A. French Ensor Chadwick

B. Andrew Rowan

C. John Quick

D. Benjamin Criswell

E. Anthony Gaujot

Correct! Charles Town native John H. Quick was the only West Virginian to win the Medal of Honor in the Spanish-American War. C. John Quick

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This Putnam County native, known as "The Banjo Man from Turkey Creek," was named the best old-time banjo player four times by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America and six times by the Vandalia Gathering.

A. Woody Simmons

B. Melvin Wine

C. Clark Kessinger

D. Elmer Bird

E. Dwight Diller

Correct! Putnam County native Elmer Bird, known as "The Banjo Man from Turkey Creek," was named the best old-time banjo player four times by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America and six times by the Vandalia Gathering. D. Elmer Bird

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This McDowell County native wrote more than forty historical dramas, including Unto These Hills, Horn in the West, and Honey in the Rock.

A. William McDaniel

B. Kermit Hunter

C. Preston Hatfield

D. Timothy Brooksen

E. Jean Battlo

Correct! McDowell County native Kermit Hunter wrote more than forty historical dramas, including Unto These Hills, Horn in the West, and Honey in the Rock. B. Kermit Hunter

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This man, who hosts the West Virginia radio show Mountain Stage, recorded the hit single, "Junk Food Junkie."

A. Lionel Cartwright

B. Brad Paisley

C. Bobby Taylor

D. Larry Groce

E. Tom Chapin

Correct! Larry Groce, who hosts the West Virginia radio show Mountain Stage, recorded the hit single, "Junk Food Junkie." D. Larry Groce

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This songwriter and recording artist, who is also author of the best-selling book, Laughter in Appalachia, was born and raised in Boone County.

A. Billy Edd Wheeler

B. Hasil Adkins

C. Jesco White

D. Tommy Tompkins!

E. Earl of Elkview

Correct! Songwriter and recording artist Billy Edd Wheeler, who is also author of the best-selling book, Laughter in Appalachia, was born and raised in Boone County. A. Billy Edd Wheeler

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This Richwood native was the founding editor of The West Virginia Hillbilly.

A. Shirley Donnelly

B. Phil Conley

C. Boyd Stutler

D. Charles Ambler

E. Jim Comstock

Correct! Richwood native Jim Comstock was the founding editor of The West Virginia Hillbilly. E. Jim Comstock

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This country and western singer, who was killed in a 1963 plane crash that also took the life of Patsy Cline, was born in Huntington.

A. Dick Justice

B. Hawkshaw Hawkins

C. Buddy Holly

D. Frank Hutchison

E. Charley Pride

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Correct! Country and western singer Harold Franklin "Hawkshaw" Hawkins, who was killed in a 1963 plane crash that also took the life of Patsy Cline, was born in Huntington. B. Hawkshaw Hawkins

In 2001, the West Virginia state legislature named this man "West Virginian of the 20th Century."

A. Jerry West

B. Chuck Yeager

C. Jennings Randolph

D. Robert C. Byrd

E. Matthew Neely

Correct! In 2001, the West Virginia state legislature named Senator Robert C. Byrd "West Virginian of the 20th Century." D. Robert C. Byrd

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A bridge on the West Virginia Turnpike is named for this Raleigh County native, who won the Medal of Honor during the Korean Conflict.

A. Henry Capehart

B. Walter Wetzel

C. Gus Kyle

D. Cornelius Charlton

E. Jimmy Stewart

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Correct! A bridge on the West Virginia Turnpike is named for Raleigh County native Cornelius Charlton, who won the Medal of Honor during the Korean Conflict. D. Cornelius Charlton

This actor, who received an Emmy nomination for his portrayal of the adult Kunta Kinte in the television mini-series, Roots, played professional football for the Wheeling Ironmen in the late 1950s.

A. Louis Gossett, Jr.

B. Ben Vereen

C. John Amos

D. Scatman Crothers

E. O. J. Simpson

Correct! Actor John Amos, who received an Emmy nomination for his portrayal of the adult Kunta Kinte in the television mini-series Roots, played professional football for the Wheeling Ironmen in the late 1950s. C. John Amos

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This West Virginia congressman, co-author of the Wilson-Gorman Tariff Act of 1894, later served as U.S. Postmaster General, and inaugurated the rural free delivery system.

A. Woodrow Wilson

B. William Wilson

C. John Kenna

D. Theodore Gorman

E. Emanuel Willis Wilson

Correct! West Virginia congressman William Wilson, co-author of the Wilson-Gorman Tariff Act of 1894, later served as U.S. Postmaster General, and inaugurated the rural free delivery system. B. William Wilson

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This physician, who was the subject of a 1998 movie starring Robin Williams, founded the Gesundheit! Institute, a 40-bed free hospital in Hillsboro.

A. Thomas Walton

B. Joel Kiner

C. Patch Adams

D. John Norman

E. Alexander Swimmer

Correct! Dr. Patch Adams, who was the subject of a 1998 movie starring Robin Williams, founded the Gesundheit! Institute, a 40-bed free hospital in Hillsboro. C. Patch Adams

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This Romney native was reportedly the youngest American soldier to serve in World War I, having enlisted at the age of fourteen.

A. Lucius Clay

B. Thomas Allred

C. Woody Williams

D. Chester Merriman

E. Clio McKeever

Correct! Romney native Chester Merriman was reportedly the youngest American soldier to serve in World War I, having enlisted at the age of fourteen. D. Chester Merriman

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This Buckhannon native is the author of nine best-selling novels, including Flight of the Intruder.

A. Pearl Buck

B. Tom Clancy

C. Davis Grubb

D. Mark DeFoe!

E. Stephen Coonts

Correct! Buckhannon native Stephen Coonts is the author of nine best-selling novels, including Flight of the Intruder, which became a major motion picture. E. Stephen Coonts

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This co-host of NBC's Today show began his broadcasting career at WOWK-TV in Huntington.

A. Matt Lauer

B. Gene Shalit

C. Al Roker

D. Willard Scott

E. Bryant Gumbel

Correct! Matt Lauer, co-host of NBC's Today show, began his broadcasting career at WOWK-TV in Huntington. A. Matt Lauer

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This Huntington native received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Billy Bibbit in One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest.

A. Jack Nicholson

B. Brad Dourif

C. William Redfield

D. Christopher Lloyd

E. Billy Crystal

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Correct! Huntington native Brad Dourif received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Billy Bibbit in One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. B. Brad Dourif

This Beckley native was nominated as Best Supporting Actor in 1975 for his role in the motion picture Dog Day Afternoon.

A. Chris Sarandon

B. John Cazale

C. Charles Durning

D. Lance Hendriksen

E. Al Pacino

Correct! Beckley native Chris Sarandon was nominated as Best Supporting Actor in 1975 for his role in the motion picture Dog Day Afternoon. A. Chris Sarandon

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This Montgomery native wrote the rock and roll classic, "Some Kind of Wonderful."

A. Jeff Turnbow

B. Mark Farner

C. Bill Withers

D. R. J. Vealey

E. John Ellison

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Correct! Montgomery native John Ellison wrote the rock and roll classic, "Some Kind of Wonderful," which was later a hit single for Grand Funk Railroad. E. John Ellison

This Moundsville native wrote the novel Fool's Parade, which was made into a motion picture starring Jimmy Stewart.

A. John Knowles

B. Pinckney Benedict

C. Davis Grubb

D. Thomas Freeport

E. Walter Myers

Correct! Moundsville native Davis Grubb wrote the novel Fool's Parade, which was made into a motion picture starring Jimmy Stewart. C. Davis Grubb

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This anarchist, who assassinated President William McKinley, worked for a time at a nail factory in Charleston.

A. Leon Czolgosz

B. Oscar Collazo

C. Griselio Torresola

D. Trasena Vigarz

E. Octavio Jerome

Correct! Anarchist Leon Czolgosz, who assassinated President William McKinley, worked for a time at a nail factory in Charleston. A. Leon Czolgosz

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This television and radio personality, who served as a panelist on What's My Line? and is known as the world's leading authority on pie-throwing, was raised in Huntington.

A. Jerry Lewis

B. Tim Conway

C. Soupy Sales

D. Bob Denver

E. Sid Caesar

Correct! Soupy Sales, who served as a panelist on What's My Line? and is known as the world's leading authority on pie-throwing, was raised in Huntington. C. Soupy Sales

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This Charleston native served as chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, and was instrumental in the decision to build a hydrogen bomb. In 1958, he was appointed United States Secretary of Commerce, but his nomination was defeated in the Senate.

A. Robert Henry Jackson

B. Robert Oppenheimer

C. John Dulles

D. Dean Rusk

E. Lewis Strauss

Correct! Charleston native Lewis Strauss served as chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, and was instrumental in the decision to build a hydrogen bomb. In 1958, he was appointed United States Secretary of Commerce, but his nomination was defeated in the Senate. E. Lewis Strauss

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The parents of this heavyweight boxing champion, whose nickname was the "Manassa Mauler," were from Logan County, West Virginia.

A. Gene Tunney

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B. Jack Johnson

C. Jack Dempsey

D. Primo Carnera

E. James Braddock

Correct! The parents of heavyweight boxing champion Jack Dempsey, whose nickname was the "Manassa Mauler," were from Logan County, West Virginia. C. Jack Dempsey

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This woman, who grew up in Morgantown, co-hosts the fourth hour of Today.

A. Katie Couric

B. Hoda Kotb

C. Meredith Viera

D. Susan Holbrook

E. Kate Middleton

Correct! Hoda Kotb, who grew up in Morgantown, co-hosts the fourth hour of Today. B. Hoda Kotb

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This Charleston native is the founder and editor-in-chief of the Washington Monthly, and author of How Washington Really Works.

A. Ben Broussard

B. Thomas Hart

C. Sean Hannity

D. Elizabeth Greene

E. Charles Peters

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Correct! Charleston native Charles Peters is the founder and editor-in-chief of the Washington Monthly, and author of How Washington Really Works. E. Charles Peters

The life of this Boone County native was chronicled in the PBS documentary, Dancing Outlaw.

A. Tommy Tucker

B. Ben White

C. Hasil Adkins

D. Jessco White

E. Kirby Totten

Correct! The life of Boone County native Jessco White was chronicled in the PBS documentary, "Dancing Outlaw." D. Jessco White

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This Fairmont native is the author of the award-winning novel, A Separate Peace.

A. John Knowles

B. Davis Grubb

C. Pinckney Benedict

D. Denise Giardina

E. Paul Kauffman

Correct! Fairmont native John Knowles is the author of the award-winning novel, A Separate Peace. A. John Knowles

This native of Cabin Creek currently serves as president of the United Mine Workers of America.

A. Arnold Miller

B. Rich Trumka

C. Cecil Roberts

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D. John L. Lewis

E. John Mitchell

Correct! Cabin Creek native Cecil Roberts currently serves as president of the United Mine Workers of America. C. Cecil Roberts

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This composer, who wrote the theme music for the television shows The Brady Bunch and My Three Sons, was born in Moundsville.

A. John Williams

B. Frank DeVol

C. Fred Tassen

D. Bob Schwartz

E. Peter Ellison

Correct! Composer Frank DeVol, who was born in Moundsville on September 20, 1911, wrote the theme music for the television shows The Brady Bunch and My Three Sons. B. Frank DeVol

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This star of the television show Alias was raised in Charleston and attended George Washington High School.

A. Jennifer Garner

B. Ann Magnuson

C. Lena Spotts

D. Helen Hunt

E. Eliza Dushku

Correct! Jennifer Garner, the star of the television show Alias, was raised in Charleston and attended George Washington High School. A. Jennifer Garner

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This man served as chairman of the American Red Cross from 1921 until his death in 1935.

A. John C. Bond

B. John George Jackson

C. William Chilton

D. John Barton Payne

E. Jerome Holland

Correct! John Barton Payne, who was born in Pruntytown, served as chairman of the American Red Cross from 1921 until his death in 1935. Payne had previously served as US Secretary of the Interior. D. John Barton Payne

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This native of White Sulphur Springs fought in the Spanish-American War, was promoted to the rank of general during World War I, and later served as chief of staff of the US Army. A postage stamp was issued in his honor in May 2000.

A. John L. Hines

B. Andrew Rowan

C. Douglas MacArthur

D. Roy Geiger

E. French Ensor Chadwick

Correct! Major General John L. Hines, a native of White Sulphur Springs, fought in the Spanish-American War, was promoted to the rank of general during World War I, and later served as chief of staff of the US Army. A postage stamp was issued in his honor in May 2000 A. John L. Hines

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A. Joseph Ray

B. Israel White

C. Alexander Wade

D. Waitman Willey

E. William W. Trent

Correct! While serving as Monongalia County superintendent of schools in 1874, Alexander Wade devised a grade system for the rural schools that was made part of the state school system in 1890 and was later adopted throughout the country. C. Alexander Wade

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On September 26, 1816, this journalist and illustrator, who spent six years as United States Consul General to Mexico, was born in Martinsburg.

A. Isaac T. Mann

B. Harry Brawley

C. David Hunter Strother

D. John McCausland

E. Alexander Reynolds

Correct! On September 26, 1816, David Hunter Strother, a journalist and illustrator who spent six years as United States Consul General to Mexico, was born in Martinsburg. C. David Hunter Strother

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This native of Northfork is currently (2002) the manager of the Philadelphia Phillies.

A. Jerry Manuel

B. Mike Hargrove

C. Joe Torre

D. Charlie Manuel

E. Doc Lewis

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Correct! Northfork native Charlie Manuel is currently the manager of the Philadelphia Phillies. D. Charlie Manuel

This movie star, who has earned two Oscar nominations, had a home in Charleston and was married to two women from West Virginia.

A. Tom Cruise

B. Bruce Willis

C. Nick Nolte

D. Tom Hanks

E. Ben Affleck

Correct! Movie star Nick Nolte, who has earned two Oscar nominations, had a home in Charleston and was married to two women from West Virginia. C. Nick Nolte

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This musician, who was born in Fairmont on July 8, 1924, is known as "The Father of Rock and Roll."

A. Bill Haley

B. Elvis Presley

C. Johnnie Johnson

D. Greg Carroll

E. Arthur Crudup

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Correct! Johnnie "B. Goode" Johnson, who was born in Fairmont on July 8, 1924, is known as "The Father of Rock and Roll." C. Johnnie Johnson

This former Marshall University basketball star holds the NCAA record for highest rebounding average in a season.

A. Tom Curry

B. Russell Lee

C. Mike D'Antoni

D. Greg White

E. Charlie Slack

Correct! Former Marshall University basketball star Charlie Slack holds the NCAA record for highest rebounding average in a season. E. Charlie Slack

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This country music legend, who was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1983, was born in the Raleigh County community of Bolt on December 19, 1920.

A. Hank Williams

B. Buck Owens

C. Charlie Pride

D. Jimmy Dickens

E. Roy Clark

Correct! Country music legend Little Jimmy Dickens, who was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1983, was born in the Raleigh County community of Bolt on December 19, 1920. D. Jimmy Dickens

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This Wheeling physician is acclaimed by many as "The Father of Oral Surgery."

A. Johnson McDermott

B. Ellison Tamey

C. Simon Hullihen

D. Pierre Marsh

E. Chalmer Lyons

Correct! Dr. Simon Hullihen of Wheeling is acclaimed by many as "The Father of Oral Surgery." C. Simon Hullihen

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This famous painter, born in Falling Waters on September 23, 1866, is most noted for his Western scenes.

A. David Hunter Strother

B. Michelangelo Buonarroti

C. Rembrandt van Rijn

D. William Robinson Leigh

E. Joseph Holbrook

Correct! Noted artist William Robinson Leigh, who was born in Falling Waters on September 23, 1866, is most noted for his Western scenes. D. William Robinson Leigh

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This man, who played Gilligan on the television show Gilligan's Island, lived in Princeton until his death in 2005.

A. Jack Lord

B. Soupy Sales

C. Jack Ritter

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D. Bob Denver

E. Don Knotts

Correct! Bob Denver, who played Gilligan on the television show Gilligan's Island, lived in Princeton until his death in 2005. D. Bob Denver

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This Clarksburg-born film maker made motion pictures for the federal government under Franklin D. Roosevelt and served as director of the US Film Service from 1938-40.

A. Pare Lorentz

B. Thomas Farr

C. Wilger Effingham

D. Ellen Frittro

E. Kenneth Anger

Correct! Clarksburg-born film maker Pare Lorentz made motion pictures for the federal government under Franklin D. Roosevelt and served as director of the US Film Service from 1938-40. A. Pare Lorentz

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This former astronaut, who piloted the Challenger when it was launched on October 5, 1984, was a Republican candidate for governor of West Virginia in 1996.

A. John Raese

B. Neil Armstrong

C. Chuck Yeager

D. Jon McBride!

E. Gus Grissom

Correct! Former astronaut Jon McBride, who piloted the Challenger when it was launched on October 5, 1984, was a Republican candidate for governor of West Virginia in 1996. D. Jon McBride

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This Charleston resident was the first Jewish state official and first Jewish member of the West Virginia Legislature.

A. Elihu Meyer

B. Daniel Mayer

C. Ariel Sharon

D. Theodore Herzl

E. Mordicai Levi

Correct! Daniel Mayer was the first Jewish state official and first Jewish member of the West Virginia Legislature. B. Daniel Mayer

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This Nitro native, a pitcher for the Milwaukee Braves, won three games against the New York Yankees in the 1957 World Series.

A. Warren Spahn

B. Joe Adcock

C. Satchel Paige

D. Lew Burdette

E. Lefty Grove

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Correct! Nitro native Lew Burdette, who pitched for the Milwaukee Braves, won three games against the New York Yankees in the 1957 World Series. D. Lew Burdette

This Morgantown native, formerly the voice of the West Virginia University Mountaineers, was the radio play- by-play announcer for the Pittsburgh Steelers for 28 years and is known for his dramatic call of the "Immaculate Reception," Franco Harris' miraculous TD catch in a 1972 Steelers-Raiders playoff game.

A. Jack Fleming

B. Woody O'Hara

C. Myron Cope

D. Keith Jackson

E. Hoppy Kercheval

Correct! Morgantown native Jack Fleming, formerly the voice of the West Virginia University Mountaineers, was the radio play-by-play announcer for the Pittsburgh Steelers for 28 years and is known for his dramatic call of the "Immaculate Reception," Franco Harris' miraculous TD catch in a 1972 Steelers-Raiders playoff game. Fleming died on January 3, 2001. A. Jack Fleming

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Who was West Virginia's first poet laureate?

A. Louise McNeill

B. Karl Myers

C. Thomas Scott

D. Irene McKinney

E. Roy Lee Harmon

Correct! Karl Myers was West Virginia's first poet laureate. B. Karl Myers

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This man, who was born in Davis, West Virginia, was known as "America's Polka King."

A. Thomas O'Hare

B. Joseph Oslowski

C. Jerry Darlak

D. Frank Yankovic

E. Marion Lush

Correct! Frank Yankovic, who was born in Davis, West Virginia, was known as "America's Polka King." D. Frank Yankovic

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This man, whose leg was amputated due to a wound received in the Battle of Philippi, founded a company which specializes in the manufacture of prosthetic devices.

A. William Wilson

B. Thomas McNichol

C. Benjamin Kelley

D. James Hanger

E. William Willey

Correct! James E. Hanger, whose leg was amputated due to a wound received in the Battle of Philippi, founded a company which specializes in the manufacture of prosthetic devices. Hanger was the first amputee of the Civil War. D. James Hanger

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This native of Mingo County founded the Discovery Channel.

A. John Hendricks

B. Levon Helm

C. John Bonham

D. William Haley

E. Judith McHale

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Correct! Mingo County native John Hendricks founded the Discovery Channel. A. John Hendricks

This Webster County native served as the model for Bush Brown's statue of the West Virginia Mountaineer located on the State Capitol grounds.

A. Walter McGhee

B. Eli Hamrick

C. Edward Wentz

D. John Frey

E. Phillip Doddridge

Correct! Webster County native Eli "Rimfire" Hamrick served as the model for Bush Brown's statue of the West Virginia Mountaineer located on the State Capitol grounds. B. Eli Hamrick

This Powellton native, who was appointed Commander in Chief of U.S. Naval Forces in Europe in 1996, is one of only two enlisted men in the history of the Navy to have risen to four-star rank.

A. G. Thomas Powell

B. F. Murray Abraham

C. T. Joseph Lopez

D. A. Carter Petrucci

E. S. T. McWhorter

Correct! Powellton native T. Joseph Lopez, who was appointed Commander in Chief of U.S. Naval Forces in Europe in 1996, is one of only two enlisted men in the history of the Navy to have risen to four-star rank. C. T. Joseph Lopez

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This man was head of the Hatfield family at the time of the infamous Hatfield-McCoy feud.

A. Randolph Hatfield

B. Henry Hatfield

C. Johnse Hatfield

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D. William Anderson Hatfield

E. Ellison Hatfield

Correct! William Anderson Hatfield, better known as "Devil Anse," headed the Hatfield family at the time of the infamous Hatfield-McCoy feud. D. William Anderson Hatfield

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This host of the original version of the TV show Hollywood Squares was born in Huntington and grew up in Clarksburg.

A. Soupy Sales

B. Richard Dawson

C. Peter Marshall

D. Johnny Carson

E. Jack Paar

Correct! Peter Marshall, who hosted the original version of the TV show Hollywood Squares, was born in Huntington and grew up in Clarksburg. C. Peter Marshall

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This Berkeley Springs resident invented a steam-powered boat which was first demonstrated at Shepherdstown in 1787.

A. Willard McClung

B. James Rumsey

C. David Hunter Strother

D. Robert Taylor

E. Robert Fulton!

Correct! Berkeley Springs resident James Rumsey invented a steam-powered boat which was first demonstrated at Shepherdstown in 1787. B. James Rumsey

West Virginia's most famous mass murderer was known as the "Bluebeard of Quiet Dell." What was his real name?

A. John Hardy

B. John Morgan

C. Harry Powers

D. Ted Bundy

E. Octavio Jerome

Correct! West Virginia's most famous mass murderer, Harry Powers, was known as the "Bluebeard of Quiet Dell." C. Harry Powers

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In 1882, this man established The Pioneer Press, West Virginia's first African-American newspaper.

A. J. R. Clifford

B. Martin Delany

C. Booker T. Washington

D. Christopher Payne

E. Roscoe C. Harrison

Correct! In 1882, J. R. Clifford established The Pioneer Press, West Virginia's first African-American newspaper. A. J. R. Clifford

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On New Year's Eve in 1953, this country music legend died while traveling through West Virginia.

A. Buddy Holly

B. Hank Williams

C. Roy Acuff

D. Slim Whitman

E. Jimmy Rodgers

Correct! On New Year's Day, 1953, country music legend Hank Williams died while traveling through West Virginia. B. Hank Williams

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This Summers County community was named for the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet during World War II.

A. Hinton

B. Brooks

C. Nimitz

D. Hix

E. MacArthur

Correct! The Summers County community of Nimitz was named for Fleet Admiral Chester William Nimitz, Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet during World War II. C. Nimitz

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This singer/songwriter, who was born in Slab Fork, West Virginia, recorded the hit singles, "Ain't No Sunshine," and "Lean On Me."

A. Percy Sledge

B. Wilson Pickett

C. Bill Withers

D. Lionel Cartwright!

E. Johnny Johnson

Correct! Bill Withers, who was born in Slab Fork (Raleigh), West Virginia, recorded the hit singles, "Ain't No Sunshine," and "Lean On Me." C. Bill Withers

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Who recorded the hit song, "Take Me Home, Country Roads?"

A. Willie Nelson

B. The Judds

C. Kathy Mattea

D. John Denver

E. Johnny Cash

Correct! Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr., better known as John Denver, recorded the hit single, "Take Me Home, Country Roads," in 1971. D. John Denver

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In what Kanawha County community did Booker T. Washington spend his childhood?

A. Marmet

B. Malden

C. Rand

D. Pinch

E. Cabin Creek

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Correct! Booker T. Washington resided in Malden during his formative years. Following his graduation from the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute in Virginia, he returned to the community and taught school for three years. B. Malden

“My Home Among the Hills” was written by this Harrison County native and one-time mayor of Clarksburg.

A. John Denver

B. Ellen King

C. Patsy Trecost II

D. Iris Bell

E. E. W. James Jr.

Correct! “My Home Among the Hills” was written by Harrison County native E. W. James Jr., one-time mayor of Clarksburg. E. E. W. James Jr.

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This mathematician, who won the 1994 Nobel Prize in Economics, was born in Bluefield.

A. Thomas Randolph

B. Ellis P. McDonald

C. Harvey L. Simpson

D. William F. Macy

E. John F. Nash!

Correct! John F. Nash, who was born in Bluefield, won the 1994 Nobel Prize in Economics. E. John F. Nash

This Spanish-American War hero from Monroe County was immortalized in Elbert Hubbard's classic, "A Message to Garcia."

A. Theodore Roosevelt

B. Andrew S. Rowan

C. John H. Oley

D. Harold Newman

E. French Ensor Chadwick

Correct! Colonel Andrew Summers Rowan became immortalized in Elbert Hubbard's "Message to Garcia." B. Andrew S. Rowan

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The original name of this famous West Virginian was Cornelius Calvin Sale Jr.

A. Soupy Sales

B. John Peter Salley

C. Jennings Randolph

D. Robert C. Byrd

E. John Corbett

Correct! Robert C. Byrd, who is from Sophia, was born Cornelius Calvin Sale Jr. D. Robert C. Byrd

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This Huntington native was the father-in-law of Charles Lindbergh.

A. Sonny Allen

B. Collis P. Huntington

C. Dwight Morrow

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D. John Hunt Oley

E. Peter Buffington

Correct! Dwight W. Morrow, who was born in Huntington, served as ambassador to Mexico and was elected senator from New Jersey. His daughter, Anne, married Charles Lindbergh on May 27, 1929. C. Dwight Morrow

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What West Virginia native became the highest ranking African American during the Civil War?

A. Robert Johnson

B. Frederick Douglass

C. Booker T. Washington

D. Arthur Holmes

E. Martin Delany

Correct! Martin Delany, who was born in Charles Town, rose to the rank of major. E. Martin Delany

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What West Virginian wrote "The Bridge at Remagen"?

A. Stanley Bender

B. Stephen King

C. George S. Patton III

D. Ken Hechler

E. Kurt Wallender

Correct! Ken Hechler, who also served as congressman and secretary of state for West Virginia, wrote "Bridge at Remagen." D. Ken Hechler

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Who was the mayor of Harpers Ferry killed during John Brown's Raid in 1859?

A. Edgar Coolidge

B. Heyward Shepherd

C. Robert E. Lee

D. Stan Bumgardner

E. Fontaine Beckham

Correct! Harpers Ferry Mayor Fontaine Beckham was killed on October 17, 1859, the second day of John Brown's Raid. E. Fontaine Beckham

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