One Month Ago...

One month ago, David Cook deservedly and gloriously took the title of season seven champ of American Idol. I only remember this because it was the day after My Kid’s birthday. Oh yeah, and because I am an obsessed freak over this TV show.

To commemorate, here is a new quiz of all things season seven from Aunt Pearl to you. Enjoy!

1. What was Kristy Lee Cook’s audition song?
a) “Amazing Grace”
b) “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”
c) “Unchained Melody”

2. Who worked at a sushi restaurant prior to American Idol?
a) Jason Yeager
b) Joanne Borgella
c) Ramiele Malubay

3. Michael Johns is from which state capital in Australia?
a) Melbourne
b) Perth
c) Sydney

4. Which Top 24 contestant was a former “boy bander?”
a) Danny Noriega
b) Luke Menard
c) Robbie Carrico

5. Brooke White’s profession prior to American Idol:
a) Nanny
b) Nurse
c) Nutritionist

6. Ryan made the cover of which national magazine during this season?
a) Details
b) GQ
c) People

7. Why did Chikezie Eze drop his last name once launched into the Top 24?
a) He had it legally changed.
b) It was always mispronounced.
c) It’s just cooler that way.

8. Which female contestant said that she was often compared to Carrie Underwood?
a) Alaina Whitaker
b) Cardin McKinney
c) Kady Malloy

9. Who was a bartender prior to American Idol?
a) Carly Smithson
b) David Cook
c) Both a and b

10. Alexandrea Lushington and David Archuleta competed on Star Search, hosted by:
a) Arsenio Hall
b) Ed McMahon
c) Regis Philbin

11. Who was the only contestant to perform with a ukulele?
a) David Hernandez
b) Garrett Haley
c) Jason Castro

12. This popular group appeared on American Idol in this season as well as last year:
a) 3 Doors Down
b) Maroon 5
c) Three Days Grace

13. Paula’s latest single was released this year; titled:
a) “Come On Get Ready”
b) “Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow”
c) “Please Don’t Stop the Music”

14. Which contestant pulled out in front of a semi truck shortly after her audition in Atlanta?
a) Amanda Overmyer
b) Amy Davis
c) Asia’h Epperson

15. What song was performed by both Carrie Underwood and George Michael during this season?
a) “Bye Bye”
b) “I’ll Stand By You”
c) “Praying for Time”


Answer Key:

1. KLC’s audition song was a) “Amazing Grace”
2. c) Ramiele Malubay worked at a sushi restaurant
3. Michael Johns is from b) Perth
4. c) Robbie Carrico was in a girl/boy band
5. Brooke White was a) Nanny
6. Ryan made the cover of a) Details
7. Chikezie dropped his last name because b) It was always mispronounced
8. a) Alaina Whitaker said that she was compared to Carrie Underwood
9. c) Both DC and Carly were bartenders
10. a) Arsenio Hall hosted the new Star Search
11. c) Jason Castro performed with a ukulele
12. b) Maroon 5 was on seasons six and seven
13. Paula’s hit was c) “Please Don’t Stop the Music”
14. a) Amanda Overmyer was in the car accident
15. c) “Praying for Time” was performed by Carrie during IGB and George on the finale

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