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"American Idol" Season One Trivia Quiz

This quiz focuses on the first season of the TV show, "American Idol". It includes questions regarding contestants, song choices, and other minor details of the season.

A multiple-choice quiz by lilpengu1n. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
lilpengu1n

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
262,092

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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378

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which song garnered enough votes for Ejay Day to be in the Top 10? Hint

"I'll Be"

"Just Once"

"My Girl"

"Still in Love"

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following contestants was not asked to perform in the Wildcard round? Hint

Chris Aaron

Kelli Glover

Khaleef Chiles

Angela Peel

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was put into the "bottom three" four weeks in a row? Hint

Ryan Starr

Nikki McKibbin

Justin Guarini

RJ Helton

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was not present at the time of his/her elimination from the competition? Hint

Nikki McKibbin

AJ Gil

Christina Christian

RJ Helton

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Question 5 of 10

5. Throughout the competition, Kelly Clarkson sang three songs by what musical icon? Hint

Aretha Franklin

Whitney Houston

Celine Dion

Dionne Warwick

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was Justin Guarini's original audition song when he first saw the judges in New York City? Hint

"Get Here"

"For Once In My Life"

"Who's Lovin' You"

"Ribbon in the Sky"

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Question 7 of 10

7. During a photo shoot clip, Tamyra Gray said she felt insecure for what reason? Hint

she thought her legs were too skinny

they put too much make-up on her

she didn't like her hairstyle

there was too much camera and attention focused on her

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Question 8 of 10

8. What song did the judges choose for Nikki McKibbin during the Top 3? Hint

"Mary Jane"

"Edge of Seventeen"

"I'm the Only One"

"Black Velvet"

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the Top 5, what was one of the only group songs of the season? Hint

"That's What Friends Are For"

"It Takes Two"

"Ain't No Mountain"

"California Dreamin'"

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the finals, Kelly Clarkson sang "A Moment Like This", "Before Your Love", and what previously-sung song? Hint

"It's Raining Men"

"You're All I Need to Get By"

"Respect"

"Stuff Like That There"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which song garnered enough votes for Ejay Day to be in the Top 10?

Answer: "I'll Be"

While in the Top 10, he sang "My Girl" which sent him packing. He chose to sing "I'll Be" for the season's CD that showcased the idol's favorite performances.

2. Which of the following contestants was not asked to perform in the Wildcard round?

Answer: Khaleef Chiles

Although most of the wildcard contestants received great feedback and praise, the judges chose RJ Helton, who sang Stevie Wonder's "Lately" to progress through the competition.

3. Who was put into the "bottom three" four weeks in a row?

Answer: Nikki McKibbin

Besides for her Semifinal performance of "Total Eclipse of the Heart", the only other song that America appeared to enjoy that Nikki performed was "Piece of My Heart". Every other time, she was placed into the "bottom three".

4. Who was not present at the time of his/her elimination from the competition?

Answer: Christina Christian

Christina sang "Glory of Love" and received great comments from the judges. However, the next day, she felt ill and had to go to the hospital. She ended up being in the bottom three with RJ and Nikki and was subsequently eliminated. The other contestants gave good-bye messages to her as she probably watched from a TV in her hospital room.
In an interview with "American Idol: Rewind", Christina reported that she was glad she was eliminated because her body could not take the stress of the competition. Had she gone further, she may have gotten even more sick.

5. Throughout the competition, Kelly Clarkson sang three songs by what musical icon?

Answer: Aretha Franklin

The songs include "Respect", "Natural Woman", and "Don't Play That Song".
Kelly also sang two Celine Dion songs, "I Surrender" and "Think Twice".
She sang one Dionne Warwick song, "Walk On By".
She never sang a Whitney Houston song.

6. What was Justin Guarini's original audition song when he first saw the judges in New York City?

Answer: "Who's Lovin' You"

In this audition, Simon admitted that the American talent was better than the British talent, calling Justin's audition "amazing".

7. During a photo shoot clip, Tamyra Gray said she felt insecure for what reason?

Answer: she thought her legs were too skinny

Tamyra said she thought "her legs were twigs". The photographer then commented that she had a fantastic body and that she had no reason to be insecure. Tamyra wore a dress during the photo shoot.

8. What song did the judges choose for Nikki McKibbin during the Top 3?

Answer: "Black Velvet"

Nikki chose to sing "Edge of Seventeen" but the judges picked "Black Velvet" for her. She sang "Mary Jane" and "I'm the Only One" the night before and received enough votes to eliminate contender Tamyra Gray.

9. In the Top 5, what was one of the only group songs of the season?

Answer: "That's What Friends Are For"

The top 5 were Kelly Clarkson, Justin Guarini, Nikki McKibbin, Tamyra Gray, and RJ Helton.

10. In the finals, Kelly Clarkson sang "A Moment Like This", "Before Your Love", and what previously-sung song?

Answer: "Respect"

Kelly Clarkson chose to sing this as one of her final songs because it was the very first song she sang in the competition. Justin Guarini chose to sing "Get Here", which received much praise during Hollywood week.

Source: Author lilpengu1n

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