GH West Virginia Culture and Arts 3

Question 1

Which West Virginia storytelling tradition involves passing down tales of mountain spirits and folklore?

Accepted Answer

Jack Tales

Answer

Tall tales only

Answer

Native fables

Answer

Colonial legends

Question 2

The Greenbrier, a historic resort in White Sulphur Springs, is known for its distinctive what color décor?

Accepted Answer

White and green

Answer

Red, white, and blue

Answer

Gold and black

Answer

Pink and orange

Question 3

Which type of traditional West Virginia dance involves partners in a square formation calling out moves?

Accepted Answer

Square dancing

Answer

Waltz

Answer

Tap dancing

Answer

Ballet

Question 4

West Virginia's official state film was set in Coalwood and follows a young man's dream of building rockets; what is its title?

Accepted Answer

October Sky

Answer

Coal Miner's Daughter

Answer

Deliverance

Answer

Songcatcher

Question 5

Which distinctive West Virginia craft uses native hardwoods to create hand-carved functional objects like chairs and bowls?

Accepted Answer

Woodworking

Answer

Metalsmithing

Answer

Weaving

Answer

Ceramics

Question 6

The Mountain State Art & Craft Fair held each July in Ripley celebrates artisans from across which region?

Accepted Answer

West Virginia

Answer

The entire Appalachian region

Answer

The Mid-Atlantic states

Answer

The Southeast only