Test Your Oscar Knowledge
Today marks the 82nd annual Academy Awards. Before the big show, test your knowledge of Oscar present and past.
- 1.
Which actor has the most Oscar nominations for his performances?
- A.
Jack Nicholson
- B.
Morgan Freeman
- C.
Clint Eastwood
Correct Answer
A. Jack NicholsonExplanation
Jack Nicholson has been nominated for an Oscar 12 times.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who is the youngest 'Best Actress' nominee?
- A.
Marlee Matlin, 21, "Children of a Lesser God," 1986
- B.
Dakota Fanning, 7, "I Am Sam," 2001
- C.
Keisha Castle-Hughes, 13, "Whale Rider," 2003
- D.
Tatum O'Neal, 10, "Paper Moon," 1974
Correct Answer
C. Keisha Castle-Hughes, 13, "Whale Rider," 2003Explanation
Marlee Matlin is the youngest "Best Actress" winner. Tatum O'Neal is the youngest to ever win in "Best Supporting Actress," and is the youngest person ever to win an Academy Award.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who has hosted the Oscars more than anyone else?
- A.
Steve Martin
- B.
Billy Crystal
- C.
Bob Hope
Correct Answer
C. Bob HopeExplanation
Bob Hope has hosted the Oscars 19 times.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who was the first African-American person to win an Oscar?
- A.
Sidney Poitier, "The Defiant Ones," 1958
- B.
Hattie McDaniel, "Gone with the Wind," 1939
- C.
Dorothy Dandridge, "Carmen Jones," 1954
- D.
Ethel Waters, "Pinky," 1948
Correct Answer
B. Hattie McDaniel, "Gone with the Wind," 1939Explanation
Ethel Waters was the second African-American person to win an Oscar.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Meryl Streep has been nominated in "Best Actress" for her role in "Julie and Julia." For what movie did she get her first Academy Award nomination?
- A.
"Sophie's Choice," 1982
- B.
"Kramer vs. Kramer," 1979
- C.
"The Deer Hunter," 1978
- D.
"Silkwood," 1983
Correct Answer
C. "The Deer Hunter," 1978Explanation
Meryl Streep received her first Academy Award nomination for the movie "The Deer Hunter" in 1978.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Jeff Bridges is nominated this year for "Best Actor" for his role in "Crazy Heart." How many previous nominations has Bridges had?
- A.
5
- B.
7
- C.
3
- D.
8
Correct Answer
A. 5Explanation
Jeff Bridges has had 5 previous nominations for "Best Actor" before this year's nomination for his role in "Crazy Heart".Rate this question:
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- 7.
Nominated for "Best Picture" this year, "Up" is only the second animated film to score a nomination in this category. What was the first?
- A.
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," 1937
- B.
"Toy Story," 1995
- C.
"Beauty and the Beast," 1991
- D.
"Pinocchio," 1940
Correct Answer
C. "Beauty and the Beast," 1991Explanation
"Beauty and the Beast," released in 1991, was the first animated film to be nominated for "Best Picture" at the Academy Awards. It paved the way for other animated films to be recognized in this category.Rate this question:
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