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By 1860, which of the following was the only institution of higher learning in present West Virginia?
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Which West Virginia women's school was the recipient of a performing arts center funded by Andrew Carnegie?
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Who was the first woman to serve as state school superintendent?
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Which one of the following cities did NOT have a private school in the early 1800s?
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By how much did school enrollment decline in West Virginia between 1950 and 1970?
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Which county closed schools for several days in 1974 due to a protest over textbooks?
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Mountwest Community and Technical College was formerly associated with this university.
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In which county is Ohio Valley University located?
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The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind are located in which city?
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Roy B. Clarkson was a well-respected professor and author on this topic.
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