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3 100 200 300 400 500 Tourist Attractions Potpourri Cities & Towns WV Goes Hollywood Political Office

4 Visit Theatre West Virginia in Grandview to watch an outdoor drama based on this famous feud. A 100

5 What is Hatfield & McCoy Feud? A 100

6 Held each year, Bridge Day is the only day that you can walk across or jump off of this. A 200

7 What is the New River Gorge Bridge? A 200

8 Since 1979, the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival has been held each Labor Day weekend in this Harrison County city. A 300

9 What is Clarksburg? A 300

10 Since 1994, this one of a kind attraction in Beckley has offered tourists the opportunity to buy crafts and foods that represent “The Best of West Virginia” A 400

11 What is Tamarack? A 400

12 Visit an historic mansion in this Mercer County town, which gained notoriety in the late 1800’s for having the most millionaires per capita in the U.S. A 500

13 What is Bramwell? A 500

14 B 100 These are the five states that border West Virginia.

15 What are Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia? B 100

16 B 200 Located in Hardy County, this is the only natural “lake” in West Virginia.

17 What is Trout Pond? B 200

18 B 300 This town’s name comes from the fact that it was the home of explosive production plants that provided much of the U.S.’s ammunition during World War II.

19 What is Nitro? B 300

20 B 400 George Washington helped make this Morgan County location famous as a health spa for colonial America.

21 What is Berkeley Springs? B 400

22 B 500 This county has the lowest population out of West Virginia’s 55 counties.

23 What is Wirt County? B 500

24 This is the Wood County city where the Little Kanawha River empties into the Ohio River. C 100

25 What is Parkersburg? C 100

26 It is Mercer County’s “air conditioned city.” The city gives away lemonade if the temperature surpasses 90 degrees. C 200

27 What is Bluefield? C 200

28 Going from Ohio to Pennsylvania, it’s the only city in the U.S. that spans the width of a state. C 300

29 What is Weirton? C 300

30 DAILY DOUBLE C 400 DAILY DOUBLE

31 Due to its proximity to Washington, DC, this city’s recent growth has earned it the title of the “fastest growing city in the state.” C 400

32 What is Martinsburg? C 400

33 It is the Upshur County seat and home to the Strawberry Festival. C 500

34 What is Buckhannon? C 500

35 Patrick Morrisey was recently elected into this position which serves as the chief legal officer of the state. D 100

36 What is Attorney General? D 100

37 This elected position held by Natalie Tennant serves as the state’s chief election officer, registrar of business and charities, keeper of the great seal of our state, overseer of public notary commissions and much more. D 200

38 What is Secretary of State? D 200

39 John Purdue is this officer which processes the state’s monies, pays all the state’s bills, and serves as the state’s banker and chief investment officer. D 300

40 What is the Treasurer? D 300

41 This position held by Glen Gainer, serves as the state’s official bookkeeper, Chief Inspector and Supervisor over Public Offices, Securities Commissioner, and Commissioner of Delinquent and Non-entered Lands. D 400

42 What is State Auditor? D 400

43 Currently Walt Helmick, the Commission of this department is one of six executive officials elected statewide. The department protects plants, animal, and human health through a variety of scientific, regulatory, and consumer protection programs, as mandated by law. D 500

44 What is Agriculture? D 500

45 You may have seen this Charleston native in “Juno,” “Daredevil,” or “13 Going on 30.” E 100

46 Who is Jennifer Garner? E 100

47 “The Mothman Prophecies” is based on the legendary accounts of strange events in this town. E 200

48 What is Point Pleasant? E 200

49 A 1987 film about this town’s “massacre” end in a shoot-out between coal miners who wanted to unionize and the coal company’s hired thugs. E 300

50 What is Matewan? E 300

51 Born and raised in Morgantown, this actor is best known for his role as Barney Fife on “The Andy Griffith Show.” E 400

52 Who is Don Knotts? E 400

53 This film was an adaptation of Homer Hickam’s book “Rocket Boys.” E 500

54 What is “October Sky”? E 500

55 The Final Jeopardy Category is: Fairs & Festivals

56 Since 1930, this Randolph County festival which is dedicated to the conservation and preservation of the state’s natural resources, has crowned a young lady with the title “Queen Silvia.”

57 What is the Mountain State Forest Festival?

58 Thank You for Playing West Virginia Jeopardy!


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