GH West Virginia Culture and Arts 2

Question 1

Which West Virginia author wrote the novel 'The Dollmaker,' depicting Appalachian life?

Accepted Answer

Harriette Arnow

Answer

Pearl Buck

Answer

Breece D'J Pancake

Answer

Homer Hickam

Question 2

The Augusta Heritage Center, which preserves traditional Appalachian arts, is located at which West Virginia college?

Accepted Answer

Davis & Elkins College

Answer

West Virginia University

Answer

Marshall University

Answer

Shepherd University

Question 3

West Virginia native Homer Hickam became famous after writing which memoir about rocketry?

Accepted Answer

Rocket Boys

Answer

The Right Stuff

Answer

Carrying the Fire

Answer

First Man

Question 4

Which annual arts festival held in Lewisburg draws artists and performers to the Greenbrier Valley?

Accepted Answer

State Fair of West Virginia

Answer

Greenbrier Valley Arts Festival

Answer

Tamarack Artisan Fair

Answer

Mothman Arts Festival

Question 5

Tamarack, West Virginia's showcase for state crafts and arts, is located near which city on the turnpike?

Accepted Answer

Beckley

Answer

Bluefield

Answer

Logan

Answer

Welch

Question 6

The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra is based in which city?

Accepted Answer

Charleston

Answer

Huntington

Answer

Morgantown

Answer

Wheeling