GH West Virginia Culture and Arts 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which West Virginia author wrote the novel 'The Dollmaker,' depicting Appalachian life?
- Harriette Arnow (Correct answer)
- Pearl Buck
- Breece D'J Pancake
- Homer Hickam
Correct answer: Harriette Arnow
Harriette Arnow, born in Kentucky but deeply connected to Appalachian culture, wrote 'The Dollmaker,' a celebrated novel about mountain heritage.
Question 2: The Augusta Heritage Center, which preserves traditional Appalachian arts, is located at which West Virginia college?
- Davis & Elkins College (Correct answer)
- West Virginia University
- Marshall University
- Shepherd University
Correct answer: Davis & Elkins College
The Augusta Heritage Center at Davis & Elkins College in Elkins is nationally recognized for teaching traditional Appalachian music, dance, and crafts.
Question 3: West Virginia native Homer Hickam became famous after writing which memoir about rocketry?
- Rocket Boys (Correct answer)
- The Right Stuff
- Carrying the Fire
- First Man
Correct answer: Rocket Boys
'Rocket Boys' by Homer Hickam tells the true story of a Coalwood, WV teenager who built rockets and later became a NASA engineer.
Question 4: Which annual arts festival held in Lewisburg draws artists and performers to the Greenbrier Valley?
- State Fair of West Virginia (Correct answer)
- Greenbrier Valley Arts Festival
- Tamarack Artisan Fair
- Mothman Arts Festival
Correct answer: State Fair of West Virginia
The Greenbrier Valley region hosts arts festivals that showcase regional and national talent in the scenic mountain setting of Lewisburg.
Question 5: Tamarack, West Virginia's showcase for state crafts and arts, is located near which city on the turnpike?
- Beckley (Correct answer)
- Bluefield
- Logan
- Welch
Correct answer: Beckley
Tamarack in Beckley is West Virginia's premier arts and crafts marketplace, selling only West Virginia-made goods from juried artists.
Question 6: The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra is based in which city?
- Charleston (Correct answer)
- Huntington
- Morgantown
- Wheeling
Correct answer: Charleston
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, one of the state's premier performing arts organizations, is headquartered in Charleston.
GH West Virginia Culture and Arts 2
Which West Virginia author wrote the novel 'The Dollmaker,' depicting Appalachian life?