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Which one of the following railroads did not extend into the heart of southern West Virginia's coalfields?
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  4. D.
2
Bridge Day celebrates which famous West Virginia highway span?
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  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
3
In 1873, company officials drove the last spike at Hawks Nest, completing this major railroad.
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
4
Which is the only Appalachian Corridor highway that has not been completed?
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
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Which one of these cities was NOT located along the line of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway?
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  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
6
Which one of the following is still a major railroad carrier in West Virginia?
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  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
7
During the Civil War, "Stonewall" Jackson burned down the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad shops in this city.
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
8
Which road today follows the approximate path of the National Road?
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
9
The Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) commuter system is located on which campus?
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
10
This turnpike ran from Weston to the Kanawha River.
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.

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