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Quiz about Oscars 2009 Who cares about the AWARDS
Quiz about Oscars 2009 Who cares about the AWARDS

Oscars 2009: Who cares about the AWARDS... Quiz

Many trivia questions about the Oscars deal with who won. But how about the show itself? If you watched the Oscars in 2009, it will definitely improve your chances in doing well. It deals entirely with unique happenings during the ceremony.

A multiple-choice quiz by spaudrey. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
spaudrey
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
305,618
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
9 / 15
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757
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Question 1 of 15
1. What name did Hugh Jackman give the collective dancers in the opening 2009 Oscars song and dance sequence? Hint


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Question 2 of 15
2. Who did Hugh Jackman rip from the audience to play Nixon in the opening 2009 Oscars song and dance number? Hint


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Question 3 of 15
3. Jack Black jokingly said to Jennifer Aniston he makes more money doing his animation voiceover work than actual acting. How did he say he does that? Hint


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Question 4 of 15
4. Ben Stiller and Natalie Portman came out to hand out the Cinematography awards, but while on stage, Ben chose to do a parody of whom? Hint


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5. During the reiteration of the previously given Technological Advancement Awards, Jessica Biel singled out an actor for inventing the "Video Assist System". Who did we find out invented this important technological cinema device? Hint


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Question 6 of 15
6. Hugh Jackman's tribute to the movie musical featured three women during the singing and dancing routine. Who was NOT one of the women? Hint


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Question 7 of 15
7. Philip Seymour Hoffman was noticeably referred to as "Seymour Philip Hoffman" during the introducing of the "Best Supporting Actor" nominees. Who made this slip of the tongue? Hint


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Question 8 of 15
8. What surprising thing did the subject of the winning "Best Long Form Documentary" do on stage? Hint


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Question 9 of 15
9. Peter Gabriel was nominated for "Best Original Song", but didn't perform the song during the 2009 Oscars. Who did?
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Question 10 of 15
10. In the 2009 "In Memoriam" montage, the last person displayed on the screen also received the largest ovation from the audience. Who was it? Hint


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Question 11 of 15
11. Danny Boyle, "Slumdog Millionaire" director, honored a promise to his kids and received his "Best Director" Oscar in the spirit of whom? Hint


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Question 12 of 15
12. During the introductions of the "Best Actress" nominees, Angelina Jolie displayed a rock the size of a cue ball on her finger. Judging by the color of the gem, what gem was it likely? Hint


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Question 13 of 15
13. Upon winning the 2009 "Best Actress" Oscar, Kate Winslet stated she practiced her Oscar speech when she was eight years old, in front of her bathroom mirror. What did she say she substituted as an Oscar? Hint


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Question 14 of 15
14. Sean Penn started his acceptance speech for his 2009 "Best Actor" win by doing what? Hint


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Question 15 of 15
15. What was running during the credits of the 2009 Oscars at the end? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What name did Hugh Jackman give the collective dancers in the opening 2009 Oscars song and dance sequence?

Answer: CraigsList dancers

 They weren't actually hired from Craigslist, it was a joke representing the cutbacks forced by the economy.
2. Who did Hugh Jackman rip from the audience to play Nixon in the opening 2009 Oscars song and dance number?

Answer: Anne Hathaway

 Strangely enough, Anne was sitting three chairs away from Langella, the man who played Nixon in "Frost/Nixon".
3. Jack Black jokingly said to Jennifer Aniston he makes more money doing his animation voiceover work than actual acting. How did he say he does that?

Answer: Betting his paycheck on Pixar to win the "Best Animated Film" award

 After that joke, the Oscar ended up going to Pixar. So his bet would have won.
4. Ben Stiller and Natalie Portman came out to hand out the Cinematography awards, but while on stage, Ben chose to do a parody of whom?

Answer: Joaquin Phoenix

 Complete with the Grizzly Adams facial hair, Ben did an uncanny impression of Phoenix's erratic behavior, right down to the gum.
5. During the reiteration of the previously given Technological Advancement Awards, Jessica Biel singled out an actor for inventing the "Video Assist System". Who did we find out invented this important technological cinema device?

Answer: Jerry Lewis

 Later in the night, he received the Humanitarian Award for his selfless work with Muscular Dystrophy, which has been going on since 1966. His annual telethon was said to have raised over 2 billion dollars since then.
6. Hugh Jackman's tribute to the movie musical featured three women during the singing and dancing routine. Who was NOT one of the women?

Answer: Jennifer Hudson

 While Jennifer did play in "Dreamgirls", she wasn't to be seen during the evening.
7. Philip Seymour Hoffman was noticeably referred to as "Seymour Philip Hoffman" during the introducing of the "Best Supporting Actor" nominees. Who made this slip of the tongue?

Answer: Alan Arkin

 Javier Bardem, along with Daniel Day Lewis, were not there to continue the tradition of the the previous year's acting winners opening the envelopes.
8. What surprising thing did the subject of the winning "Best Long Form Documentary" do on stage?

Answer: Balanced the Oscar on his chin

 Phillipe Petit took the Oscar and balanced it upside down on his chin. This was not one of his best tricks in his performing repertoire - he once crossed the World Trade Center Twin Towers on a tightrope in the 1970's.
9. Peter Gabriel was nominated for "Best Original Song", but didn't perform the song during the 2009 Oscars. Who did?

Answer: John Legend

 When asked to cut the song to less than 2 minutes, Peter Gabriel refused to perform.
10. In the 2009 "In Memoriam" montage, the last person displayed on the screen also received the largest ovation from the audience. Who was it?

Answer: Paul Newman

 Others lost this year that weren't included on the list: George Carlin, Eartha Kitt, and Don LaFontaine, the "voice" of movie previews.
11. Danny Boyle, "Slumdog Millionaire" director, honored a promise to his kids and received his "Best Director" Oscar in the spirit of whom?

Answer: Tigger

 When handed the award, he bounced up and down three times before taking to the microphone.
12. During the introductions of the "Best Actress" nominees, Angelina Jolie displayed a rock the size of a cue ball on her finger. Judging by the color of the gem, what gem was it likely?

Answer: Green Emerald

 The emerald was reported to be 65 carats, and had matching earrings. The total cost of the 3-piece jewelry ensemble was estimated at 20 million dollars.
13. Upon winning the 2009 "Best Actress" Oscar, Kate Winslet stated she practiced her Oscar speech when she was eight years old, in front of her bathroom mirror. What did she say she substituted as an Oscar?

Answer: A shampoo bottle

 "It's not a shampoo bottle anymore!" she said with absolute glee.
14. Sean Penn started his acceptance speech for his 2009 "Best Actor" win by doing what?

Answer: "Insulting" his peers in the audience

 The exact words were "You commie homo-loving sons-of-guns", which everyone knew was a joke, as he played gay rights advocate Harvey Milk in the movie "Milk".
15. What was running during the credits of the 2009 Oscars at the end?

Answer: Clips of upcoming 2009 movies

 This set the tone for the new year, and unveiled a lot of entertainment opportunities for the upcoming months.
Source: Author spaudrey

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