American Idol Quiz

Just for fun... test your AI-IQ... presenting Aunt Pearl's American Idol Quiz!

1. What is the name of the parent corporation that produces American Idol?
a. 21st Century
b. 19 Entertainment
c. Formula One

2. The charity episode Idol Gives Back raised how much money?
a. 76 million
b. 7.5 million
c. 85 million

3. Kelly Clarkson won season one; what was the name of her coronation song?
a. “A Moment Like This”
b. “One Moment in Time”
c. “A Moment to Cherish”

4. Reruns of past seasons of American Idol are called what?
a. American Idol Redux
b. American Idol Take Two
c. American Idol Rewind

5. Randy Jackson is a native of which city?
a. Birmingham, AL
b. Baton Rouge, LA
c. Bay City, MI

6. Who co-hosted the show with Ryan Seacrest during season one?
a. Brian Dunkleman
b. Brian Dennehy
c. Brian Dorklehoff

7. The father of season six winner Jordin Sparks played football with which NFL team?
a. New York Giants
b. Dallas Cowboys
c. Both a and b

8. Ryan’s mini-interviews that he conducts with contestants in between songs are featured in which room?
a. Coca-Cola Red Room
b. Mt. Dew Green Room
c. Dasani Dark Room

9. Season five’s Chris Daughtry was discovered at which audition city?
a. Greensboro, NC
b. Denver, CO
c. Houston, TX

10. Along with his AI duties, Ryan is also the co-host of what show?
a. Entertainment Tonight
b. The Soup
c. E! News

11. Which brand of ice cream features American Idol “flavors?”
a. Breyers
b. Edy’s (Dreyer’s)
c. PET

12. Which role did season three contestant Jennifer Hudson play in the Dream Girls movie?
a. Effie White
b. Deena Jones
c. Lorrell Robinson

13. Former contestants Anthony Federov and Carmen Rasmusen appeared on what reality show?
a. The Amazing Race
b. Fear Factor
c. Survivor

14. What famous tourist attraction did the season 5 contestants visit?
a. Disney World
b. Grand Ole Opry
c. Graceland

15. Season four runner up was Bo Bice; what is his real first name?
a. Harold
b. Henry
c. Bo is his real name

16. Simon is known for starting a critique with which phrase? (Hint: this is also the title of his book.)
a. “I don't mean to be rude, but …”
b. “Like I was saying before…”
c. “Dawg! That was da bomb!”

17. Besides being a singer/dancer/actress, Paula is also known for what profession?
a. Doll maker
b. Jewelry designer
c. Gourmet chef

18. Which season two contestant was a former US Marine and current country music singer?
a. Josh Turner
b. Josh Groban
c. Josh Gracin

19. Which season five contestant recently got married and honeymooned in Hawaii?
a. Katharine McPhee
b. Melissa McGhee
c. Ace Young

20. Which American Idol winner recorded Thankful and Breakaway?
a. Carrie Underwood
b. Kelly Clarkson
c. Taylor Hicks

21. In season four, who was the only contestant who willingly dropped out of the competition after being selected for the Top 12?
a. Mario Vasquez
b. Nikko Smith
c. Corey Clark

22. Which season six contestant toured with popular contemporary Christian artist Michael W. Smith?
a. Mandisa
b. LaKisha Jones
c. Melinda Doolittle

23. Which Ford vehicle is usually given to the final 2 contestants?
a. Mustang
b. Focus
c. Escape

24. American Idol is a remake of what British show?
a. The Making of a Superstar
b. Pop Idol
c. Be a Rock Star

25. Season two runner-up Clay Aiken is originally from what city?
a. Raleigh, NC
b. Hickory, NC
c. Albemarle, NC

26. The American Idol band is led by whom?
a. Rickey Martin
b. Rickey Minor
c. Rickey Lee Jones

27. Which AI contestant often wore jerseys representing his area code 205?
a. Justin Guarini
b. George Huff
c. Ruben Studdard

28. What is the “other” Simon’s last name? (Hint: he created the show.)
a. Fuller
b. Fowler
c. Fillion

29. Executive producer Nigel Lythgoe is also a judge on which show?
a. Dancing With the Stars
b. So You Think You Can Dance?
c. Dance Star 2000

30. After winning season three, Fantasia Barrino later starred in what Broadway play?
a. Rent
b. The Color Purple
c. Dream Girls

31. Which coronation song was written by American Idol Songwriter contest winners Scott Krippayne and Jeff Peabody?
a. “I Believe”
b. “This is My Now”
c. “Inside Your Heaven”

32. Which website is credited for keeping Sanjaya Malakar on season 6 of AI?
a. Vote for the Worst
b. Vote for My Idol
c. Vote for Sanjaya

33. Which song did P!nk perform during AI season six?
a. “Last to Know”
b. “Who Knew”
c. “Nobody Knows”

34. Who was the first person to gain fame for being so bad he was good enough to get a record deal as a novelty act?
a. William Hurt
b. William Hung
c. Will.i.am

35. What famous chef appeared in the season five finale in a skit with Kellie Pickler?
a. Jamie Oliver
b. Emeril Lagasse
c. Wolfgang Puck

ANSWER KEY:
1b 19 Entertainment, 2a 76 million, 3a “A Moment Like This,” 4c American Idol Rewind, 5b Baton Rouge, 6a Brian Dunkleman, 7c Both a and b, 8a Coca-Cola Red Room, 9b Denver, 10c E! News, 11b Edy’s, 12a Effie White, 13b Fear Factor, 14c Graceland, 15a Harold, 16a “rude,” 17b jewelry designer, 18c Josh Gracin, 19a Kat McPhee, 20b Kelly Clarkson, 21a Mario Vasquez, 22c Melinda Doolittle, 23a Mustang, 24b Pop Idol, 25a Raleigh, 26b Rickey Minor, 27c Ruben Studdard, 28a Fuller, 29b So You Think You Can Dance, 30b The Color Purple, 31b “This is My Now,” 32a votefortheworst.com, 33b “Who Knew,” 34b William Hung, 35c Wolfgang Puck

So how did you do?
If you got less than 5 correct - you more than likely live in a cave with the Geico guys.
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If you got 10 to 15 correct - you must read the tabloid headlines while at the checkout stand.
If you got 15 to 20 correct - you are almost a fan!
If you got 20 to 25 correct - you are a fan!
If you got 25 to 30 correct - you are a die hard fan!
If you got all 35 correct - oh; you must be me...