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    Where in South Dakota is Custer State Park?

    • Rapid City
    • Sioux Falls
    • Black Hills
    • Deadwood
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  • 2. 

    How far is Orlando from Charleston,West Virginia?

    • 369 Miles

    • 1202 Miles

    • 102 Miles

    • 789 Miles

    Correct Answer
    A. 789 Miles
    Explanation
    The distance between Orlando, Florida and Charleston, West Virginia is approximately 789 miles.

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  • 3. 

    What city is the University of Utah located?

    • Brigham City

    • Logan

    • St. George

    • Salt Lake City

    Correct Answer
    A. Salt Lake City
    Explanation
    The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City.

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  • 4. 

    What West Virginia city is home to the Capitol Theater, the largest theatre in the state?

    • Charleston

    • Clarksburg

    • Parkersburg

    • Wheeling

    Correct Answer
    A. Wheeling
    Explanation
    Wheeling is the correct answer because it is the city in West Virginia that is home to the Capitol Theater, which is the largest theatre in the state.

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  • 5. 

    Who was the golf pro at The Greenbrier in Sulphur Springs, West Virginia?

    • Tiger Woods

    • Arnold Palmer

    • Sam Snead

    • Ernie Els

    Correct Answer
    A. Sam Snead
    Explanation
    Sam Snead was the golf pro at The Greenbrier in Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

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  • 6. 

    What famous Olympic athlete was born in West Virginia?

    • Mary Lou Retton

    • Michael Phelps

    • Mark Spitz

    • Eric Heiden

    Correct Answer
    A. Mary Lou Retton
    Explanation
    Mary Lou Retton is the correct answer because she is a famous Olympic athlete who was born in West Virginia. She gained recognition for her outstanding performance in gymnastics, particularly during the 1984 Summer Olympics where she won a gold medal in the individual all-around event. Her success and achievements in the Olympics have made her a well-known figure in the world of sports.

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  • 7. 

    What was the fall 2010 enrollment at West Virginia University?

    • 9,306

    • 55,888

    • 29,306

    • 12,899

    Correct Answer
    A. 29,306
    Explanation
    The fall 2010 enrollment at West Virginia University was 29,306.

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  • 8. 

    What city was originally called Fort Utah when it was settled in 1849?

    • Salt Lake City

    • Ogden

    • Sandy

    • Provo

    Correct Answer
    A. Provo
    Explanation
    Provo was originally called Fort Utah when it was settled in 1849.

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  • 9. 

    What famous author's historic home in Hillsboro, West Virginia is currently a museum?

    • Ernest Hemingway

    • John Steinbeck

    • Emily Bronte

    • Pearl S. Buck

    Correct Answer
    A. Pearl S. Buck
    Explanation
    Pearl S. Buck's historic home in Hillsboro, West Virginia is currently a museum. Pearl S. Buck was a famous author known for her novel "The Good Earth," which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1932. The museum showcases her life and works, allowing visitors to explore her personal space and gain insights into her writing process and the historical context in which she lived.

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  • 10. 

    In which city is the University of South Dakota located?

    • Brookings

    • Rapid City

    • Sioux Falls

    • Vermillion

    Correct Answer
    A. Vermillion
    Explanation
    The University of South Dakota is located in Vermillion.

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  • 11. 

    What is the highest part of Bryce Canyon in Utah?

    • Rainbow Point

    • Bryce Point

    • Point East Point

    • Pikes Peak

    Correct Answer
    A. Rainbow Point
    Explanation
    Rainbow Point is the highest part of Bryce Canyon in Utah. It offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area and is located at an elevation of 9,115 feet. With its breathtaking scenery and vantage point, Rainbow Point is a popular destination for visitors to Bryce Canyon National Park.

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  • 12. 

    Which is not a county in Utah?

    • Iron

    • Bonneville

    • Rich

    • Beaver

    Correct Answer
    A. Bonneville
    Explanation
    Bonneville is not a county in Utah. The other options, Iron, Rich, and Beaver, are all actual counties in the state. However, Bonneville does not exist as a county in Utah.

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  • 13. 

    Who helped develop the PRT (personal rapid transit) system at West Virginia University?

    • NASA

    • Disney

    • Boeing

    • General Motors

    Correct Answer
    A. Boeing
    Explanation
    Boeing helped develop the PRT (personal rapid transit) system at West Virginia University.

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  • 14. 

    What Montana river rises as a stream on Gunsight Mountain in Glacier National Park?

    • Waterton River

    • Saint Mary River

    • Missouri River

    • Flathead River

    Correct Answer
    A. Saint Mary River
    Explanation
    The Saint Mary River is the correct answer because it is the river that rises as a stream on Gunsight Mountain in Glacier National Park in Montana.

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    What is the name of the world's 29th largest cave, located in West Virginia?

    • Organ Cave

    • Skyline Caverns

    • Dixie Caverns

    • Crytsal Cave

    Correct Answer
    A. Organ Cave
    Explanation
    Organ Cave is the correct answer because it is the name of the world's 29th largest cave located in West Virginia.

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