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Who wrote the classic book Tale of the Elk?
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Which one of the following was a West Virginia folklorist?
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Which of the following is NOT part of the process of making wool?
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Which one of the following is NOT a commonly preserved food?
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In terms of food, gathering refers to what?
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What is another name for flatfoot dancing?
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In the early 1900s, of the 10 leading West Virginia counties with significant concentrations of Polish residents, which was the only one located in the southern part of the state?
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By 1920, which one of the following counties was NOT known for its large Greek population?
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This has been used to dye clothing and other items red.
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What West Virginia folklorist's books include Play of a Fiddle and Signs, Cures, and Witchery?
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