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Where is the Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center located?
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In the 1700s, which one of the following immigrant groups did NOT contribute significantly to handcrafts and other forms of folklife in Western Virginia?
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What types of items did early blacksmiths usually NOT make?
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According to tradition, which one of the following is the best place to hunt for morels?
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What is the old-fashioned way of removing water from maple syrup?
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Which one of the following is NOT associated with harvesting maple syrup?
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Which U.S. senator is credited with helping "save" the pepperoni roll by intervening with the U.S. Department of Agriculture?
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In what ancient practice did West Virginians traditionally go from house to house dressed in costumes?
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What is another name for flatfoot dancing?
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Who is West Virginia's version of Punxsutawney Phil, Pennsylvania's weather predicting groundhog?
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