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West Virginia--The Mountain State Quiz

Welcome to West Virginia--The Mountain State.

A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Morrigan716

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
98,639

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
3094

Last 3 plays: Guest 74 (15/15), Johnmcmanners (15/15), Guest 98 (11/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. What is the capital of West Virginia?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 2 of 15

2. What is West Virginia's state bird? Hint

Mockingbird

Blue Jay

Robin

Cardinal

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Question 3 of 15

3. What is West Virginia's state flower? Hint

Rhododendron

Bluebonnet

Forget-Me-Not

Geranium

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Question 4 of 15

4. What is West Virginia's state tree? Hint

Sugar Maple

Sycamore

Ponderosa Pine

Scarlet Oak

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Question 5 of 15

5. What is West Virginia's state animal? Hint

Striped Skunk

Bobcat

Black Bear

White-tailed Deer

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Question 6 of 15

6. Does West Virginia have state colors?

Yes

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Question 7 of 15

7. The "Virginia" in West Verginia's name is after Queen Elizabeth I.

True

False

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Question 8 of 15

8. What is one of West Virginia's state songs? Hint

"West Virginia Woman"

"The West Virginia Hills"

"West Virginia"

"Oh Mighty West Virginia"

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Question 9 of 15

9. Where is West Virginia's highest point? Hint

Spruce Knob

Charleston

Seneca Rocks

Moundsville

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Question 10 of 15

10. What year did West Virginia become a state? Hint

1788

1863

1793

1848

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Question 11 of 15

11. What is West Virginia's rank in size? Hint

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Question 12 of 15

12. How many counties are in West Virginia? Hint

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Question 13 of 15

13. What is West Virginia's state insect? Hint

Ladybug

Honeybee

Praying Mantis

Grasshopper

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Question 14 of 15

14. What is the West Virginia butterfly? Hint

Viceroy

Monarch

Admiral

Buckeye

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Question 15 of 15

15. West Virginia's state fruit is the red delicious apple?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the capital of West Virginia?

Answer: Charleston

Fort Lee was built along the Kanawha River in 1788. By 1794, Charles Town, later called Charleston, had grown up around the fort.

2. What is West Virginia's state bird?

Answer: Cardinal

The cardinal's bright coloring and readiness to come to feeders have made it a favorite among birdwatchers.

3. What is West Virginia's state flower?

Answer: Rhododendron

Some species of rhododendron (actually part of a shrub) are evergreen, and conserve moisture and warmth in winter by rolling their leaves lengthwise as temperatures drop.

4. What is West Virginia's state tree?

Answer: Sugar Maple

Maple trees have lobed leaves growing in pairs, and are easily distinguished from other trees. They also have distinctive fruits calls samaras, which are winged, paired seeds that spin like helicopters.

5. What is West Virginia's state animal?

Answer: Black Bear

The black bear was officially adopted by the Legislature in 1973.

6. Does West Virginia have state colors?

Answer: Yes

They are gold and blue, adopted by the Legislature in 1963.

7. The "Virginia" in West Verginia's name is after Queen Elizabeth I.

Answer: True

It was named after England's "Virgin Queen".

8. What is one of West Virginia's state songs?

Answer: "The West Virginia Hills"

Words by Ellen King, music by H.E. Engle.

9. Where is West Virginia's highest point?

Answer: Spruce Knob

Spruce Knob is in Pendleton County and is 4,863 feet.

10. What year did West Virginia become a state?

Answer: 1863

It was admitted on June 20, 1863, becoming the 35th state.

11. What is West Virginia's rank in size?

Answer: 41

Its total area is 24,231 square miles, making it 41st in size among the states.

12. How many counties are in West Virginia?

Answer: 55

There are also two U.S. senators and three U.S. representatives in Congress. The State Legislature has 34 senators and 100 representatives.

13. What is West Virginia's state insect?

Answer: Honeybee

The honeybee didn't become the official state insect until 2002!

14. What is the West Virginia butterfly?

Answer: Monarch

The monarch became the official state butterfly in 1995.

15. West Virginia's state fruit is the red delicious apple?

Answer: False

It is actually the golden delicious apple, which became official in 1995.

Source: Author Morrigan716

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