How Well Do You Know Pennsylvania Summer Festivals?

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How Well Do You Know Pennsylvania Summer Festivals? - Quiz

Imagine yourself in the annual Pennsylvania festival! What activity would you prefer to major in? Festivals in Pennsylvania occurring during the summer is at not complete without music and dance sessions, dining, cultural activities, as well as display of art objects. While you imagine the scene, enjoy this quiz on Pennsylvania Summer festivals.


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  • 1. 

    The Central Pennsylvania Festivals of Arts is locally called __________

    • A. 

      Decor Festival

    • B. 

      Arts Fest

    • C. 

      Arts Festival

    • D. 

      Arts Celebration

    Correct Answer
    B. Arts Fest
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Arts Fest." The Central Pennsylvania Festivals of Arts is commonly referred to as "Arts Fest" by the locals.

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  • 2. 

    When was the Central Pennsylvania Festival of Arts inaugurated?

    • A. 

      1983

    • B. 

      1987

    • C. 

      1971

    • D. 

      1967

    Correct Answer
    D. 1967
    Explanation
    The Central Pennsylvania Festival of Arts was inaugurated in 1967.

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  • 3. 

    The first days of  Central Pennsylvania Festival of Arts  are usually called  ________

    • A. 

      Children and Youth Days

    • B. 

      Pioneer Days

    • C. 

      Founders Days

    • D. 

      Liberty Days

    Correct Answer
    A. Children and Youth Days
    Explanation
    The first days of the Central Pennsylvania Festival of Arts are usually called Children and Youth Days.

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following sponsors Green City Music Festival?

    • A. 

      Governor of Pittsburgh

    • B. 

      Calliope

    • C. 

      Penn State University 

    • D. 

      ArtWorld

    Correct Answer
    B. Calliope
    Explanation
    Calliope sponsors Green City Music Festival.

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  • 5. 

    Where was the first Green City Music Festival held?

    • A. 

      Liberty Hall

    • B. 

      Melon Park

    • C. 

      Alliance Park

    • D. 

      Independence Park

    Correct Answer
    B. Melon Park
    Explanation
    The first Green City Music Festival was held at Melon Park.

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  • 6. 

    The 2008 Green City Music Festival featured performance from the following except 

    • A. 

      Rani Abo

    • B. 

      Ernie Hawkins

    • C. 

      Steve Forbert

    • D. 

      Mark Philips

    Correct Answer
    D. Mark Philips
    Explanation
    The 2008 Green City Music Festival featured performances from Rani Abo, Ernie Hawkins, and Steve Forbert. However, Mark Philips was not among the performers at the festival.

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  • 7. 

    In what year was the Southside Music Festival inaugurated?

    • A. 

      1998

    • B. 

      2004

    • C. 

      2001

    • D. 

      2007

    Correct Answer
    B. 2004
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 2004. This is the year when the Southside Music Festival was inaugurated.

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  • 8. 

    Which of these genres of music is not peculiar to Philadelphia Folk Festival?

    • A. 

      Folk

    • B. 

      Blues

    • C. 

      Soul

    • D. 

      Rock

    Correct Answer
    C. Soul
    Explanation
    The genre of music that is not peculiar to the Philadelphia Folk Festival is Soul. This means that Soul music is not typically associated with or commonly performed at the festival. The Philadelphia Folk Festival is primarily known for showcasing Folk, Blues, and Rock genres, but Soul music is not a genre that is typically featured or emphasized at the festival.

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  • 9. 

    Who is the founder of Philadelphia Folk Festival?

    • A. 

      Gene Shay 

    • B. 

      Johnson Edward

    • C. 

      Janet Shark

    • D. 

      Flora Shaw

    Correct Answer
    A. Gene Shay 
    Explanation
    Gene Shay is the founder of the Philadelphia Folk Festival.

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  • 10. 

    The body that coordinates Philadelphia Folk Festival is ___________

    • A. 

      Philadelphia Folksong Society

    • B. 

      Philadelphia Flyers

    • C. 

      League of Folk Singers

    • D. 

      Calliope

    Correct Answer
    A. Philadelphia Folksong Society
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Philadelphia Folksong Society. The Philadelphia Folksong Society is the organization that coordinates the Philadelphia Folk Festival. They are responsible for organizing and managing the festival, which is a renowned event in the folk music community. The Philadelphia Folksong Society promotes and supports folk music and folk artists, making them the most likely body to coordinate such a festival.

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