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Which of the following tall tale folk figures originated in West Virginia?
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Which Morgantown native and author is known for popular novels like Flight of the Intruder and Under Siege?
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An exit on I-64 is named for Sam Black. What was his profession?
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In 1920, a member of this prominent Wheeling family cast the decisive vote in favor of women's suffrage in West Virginia.
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What West Virginia native was the winning pitcher in three games of the 1957 World Series?
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What is the only amusement still operating in West Virginia?
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Who was the first woman from West Virginia elected to the U.S. Senate?
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This Wheeling native was one of two regular bassists to play with Jimi Hendrix.
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Marmaduke Dent was the first to do this.
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Which one of the following is not an elected official in West Virginia?
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