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"American Idol" Season 8 | 10 Question Television Multiple Choice Quiz

Do you remember the journey that lead to the final 3?

A multiple-choice quiz by frenchhorn. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
frenchhorn

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
309,757

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
479

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In this season, in which of these places did "Idol" hold auditions? Hint

Puerto Rico

Jamaica

Canada

Mexico

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was introduced as a new judge on the show? Hint

Kelly Clarkson

Kara DioGuardi

Britney Spears

Madonna

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the theme for the semi-final groups? Hint

Billboard Hot 100 hits

Popular iTunes downloads

Contestant's choice

Judge's choice

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was not on the wild card? Hint

Von Smith

Tatiana Del Toro

Ricky Braddy

Arianna Afsar

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the theme for the top thirteen? Hint

Stevie Wonder

Michael Jackson

Smokey Robinson

Randy Travis

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who sings the farewell theme song? Hint

Kelly Clarkson

Fantasia Barrino

David Cook

Carrie Underwood

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was eliminated from the top eight? Hint

Megan Joy

Scott MacIntyre

Michael Sarver

Matt Giraud

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which contestant did the judges use their save on? Hint

Matt Giraud

Anoop Desai

Lil Rounds

Allison Iraheta

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the mentor for the Rat Pack Standards week? Hint

Slash

Jamie Foxx

Quentin Tarantino

Smokey Robinson

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who were the final three contestants? Hint

Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Danny Gokey

Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta

Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta

Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta, Danny Gokey

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In this season, in which of these places did "Idol" hold auditions?

Answer: Puerto Rico

"American Idol" held auditions in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the US. This was the first time "American Idol" held auditions outside of the 50 states of the US.

2. Who was introduced as a new judge on the show?

Answer: Kara DioGuardi

Kara DioGuardi is an American singer-songwriter who has worked with past idols such as David Archuleta, Carrie Underwood, and Kelly Clarkson.

3. What was the theme for the semi-final groups?

Answer: Billboard Hot 100 hits

There were three groups of twelve in which each contestant was randomly put into. America got to decide which three from each group advanced to the top twelve.

4. Who was not on the wild card?

Answer: Arianna Afsar

The wild card gave another chance for contestants to make the top twelve. However, the show introduced a top thirteen for the first time.

5. What was the theme for the top thirteen?

Answer: Michael Jackson

Jorge N��ez and Jasmine Murray were the two contestants to leave the show.

6. Who sings the farewell theme song?

Answer: Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood sings M�tley Cr�e's "Home Sweet Home" as the contestants watch their journey on "Idol."

7. Who was eliminated from the top eight?

Answer: Scott MacIntyre

The theme for the top eight was the year in which the contestants were born. Unfortunately, Scott did not get enough votes to remain in the competition.

8. Which contestant did the judges use their save on?

Answer: Matt Giraud

The judges were allowed one save throughout the season and decided to use it on Matt. Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated the following week.

9. Who was the mentor for the Rat Pack Standards week?

Answer: Jamie Foxx

America was shocked to see that Adam Lambert wound up in the bottom two that week. However, Matt Giraud was eliminated.

10. Who were the final three contestants?

Answer: Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Danny Gokey

The theme for the top three was Judge's Choice and Contestant's Choice.

Source: Author frenchhorn

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