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More History of the Oscars Trivia Quiz

The first statuette was presented in 1929 for the 'Academy Award of Merit'. How much do you know about the Oscars Ceremony and the more 'quirky' details of its long and colourful history? Mostly multiple choice.

A multiple-choice quiz by Engadine. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Engadine

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
175,143

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
479

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is NOT true about the twenty fifth Academy Awards held in March 1953? Hint

The Awards were televised

The Awards were cohosted by Bob Hope and Conrad Nagel

The Awards were divided between Los Angeles and New York

The Award for Best Picture was shared

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Question 2 of 10

2. At which Academy Awards ceremony did Donald Duck first appear as a presenter? Hint

Twenty seventh

Thirtieth

Twenty sixth

Twenty ninth

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was hosting the Academy Awards when a streaker appeared? Hint

John Huston

David Niven

Burt Reynolds

Diana Ross

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who added sign language to her acceptance speech at the Academy Awards in the 1970's? Hint

Lee Grant

Louise Fletcher

Ingrid Bergman

Ellen Burstyn

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who created a stir by missing most of their cues when presenting at the fifty ninth Academy Awards? Hint

Woody Allen

Bette Davis

Michael Caine

Chevy Chase

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was Disney threatening to sue for an appalling performance at the sixty first Academy Awards? Hint

Donald Duck

Rob Lowe

Robin Williams

Robbie Williams

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what year were the Academy Awards first televised in colour? Hint

1960

1962

1964

1966

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who has been nominated, posthumously, most often at the Academy Awards? Hint

Carole Lombard

Walt Disney

Laurence Olivier

James Dean

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who of the following did not attend the Oscars in 2003 due to the war in Iraq when the traditional 'Red Carpet' entrance was not part of the ceremony? Hint

Susan Sarandon

Meryl Streep

Elizabeth Taylor

Michael Douglas

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the main reason for the Oscars being held a month earlier than what was, prior to 2004, the traditional late March date? Hint

Too much time for Academy Members to vote

TV ratings

Availability of the Kodak Theatre

Secrecy of final ballots which will occur in early February

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is NOT true about the twenty fifth Academy Awards held in March 1953?

Answer: The Award for Best Picture was shared

The twenty fifth Academy Awards were held in March 1953 in both Los Angeles, hosted by Bob Hope, and New York, hosted by Conrad Nagel, and the winners were divided between the two cities. For the very first time, the Awards ceremony was televised and 'The Greatest Show on Earth' received the Best Picture Oscar. The Oscars were televised for the first time in colour in 1966.

2. At which Academy Awards ceremony did Donald Duck first appear as a presenter?

Answer: Thirtieth

The thirtieth Academy Awards were held in March 1958 and for the first time since being televised, the show was held only in Los Angeles. The hosts were Bob Hope, David Niven, James Stewart, Jack Lemmon, Rosalind Russell and Donald Duck, who presented a seven minute history of the movies.

3. Who was hosting the Academy Awards when a streaker appeared?

Answer: David Niven

The forty sixth Academy Awards were held in April, 1974 and David Niven was on stage when a streaker ran out. With a bit of quick thinking, Niven said, "Isn't it fascinating to think the only laugh that man will ever get in his life is by stripping off his clothes and showing his shortcomings!"

4. Who added sign language to her acceptance speech at the Academy Awards in the 1970's?

Answer: Louise Fletcher

The forty eighth Academy Awards were held in March, 1976 and when Louise Fletcher won the Best Actress Oscar, she 'signed' to her deaf parents, "I want to say thank you . . . for teaching me to have a dream."

5. Who created a stir by missing most of their cues when presenting at the fifty ninth Academy Awards?

Answer: Bette Davis

The fifty ninth Academy Awards were held in March, 1987 and Bette Davis caused a stir, by missing most of her cues while attempting to present the Best Actor Award.

6. Who was Disney threatening to sue for an appalling performance at the sixty first Academy Awards?

Answer: Rob Lowe

The sixty first Academy Awards were held in April, 1989 and during the opening, Rob Lowe sang a duet with Snow White. The performance was so aweful that Disney threatened to sue. But, give him some consideration, because Rob Lowe is actually deaf in his right ear.

7. In what year were the Academy Awards first televised in colour?

Answer: 1966

The Academy Awards were first televised in 1953, when they were held in a theatre in Hollywood. The Oscars were first televised in colour in 1966 and today over a billion viewers tune in world wide to watch the televised Oscars, live or via delay, depending on where in the world it is viewed.

8. Who has been nominated, posthumously, most often at the Academy Awards?

Answer: James Dean

The performer with the most posthumous Academy Award nominations is James Dean with two nominations for his performances in 'East of Eden' which was made in 1955 and 'Giant' which was made in 1956.

9. Who of the following did not attend the Oscars in 2003 due to the war in Iraq when the traditional 'Red Carpet' entrance was not part of the ceremony?

Answer: Elizabeth Taylor

Due to the war in Iraq the Academy announced that a more sober event would be held, and the traditional Red Carpet entrance was excluded. The press were also discouraged from questioning the celerities as they arrived. Only a few of the celebrities didn't attend at all, including; Elizabeth Taylor, Cate Blanchett, Jim Carrey, Angelina Jolie and Will Smith.

10. What is the main reason for the Oscars being held a month earlier than what was, prior to 2004, the traditional late March date?

Answer: TV ratings

The Oscars have traditionally been held in late March, but, due to falling TV ratings, the Oscars were moved to late February in 2004 with the aim of raising the TV ratings. Academy Members complained that it would give too little time to rate films from the end of the year, but, the final ballots for the Academy Awards will occur very early in February, and, the show must go on!

Source: Author Engadine

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