+3 Best Academy Award Trivia and Quizzes in United States

Are you ready to test your Hollywood knowledge and dive into the glitz and glamour of the Academy Awards? Get your popcorn ready because we're about to roll out the red carpet for an exciting quiz on The US Trivia, all about the most prestigious award in the film industry – the Academy Award! Lights, camera, action! The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, have been honoring the best of the best in cinema for nearly a century, showcasing unforgettable performances, breathtaking cinematography, and captivating storytelling. From iconic moments to jaw-dropping fashion statements on the red carpet, the Oscars are a celebration of the magic of movies that has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. Do you consider yourself a movie buff? Are you a connoisseur of classic films or a fan of the latest blockbusters? Put your knowledge to the test and see if you can guess the winners, remember the speeches, and recall the unforgettable moments that have made the Academy Awards a must-watch event every year. Whether you're a cinephile, a casual moviegoer, or just someone who loves a good quiz, this trivia challenge is sure to entertain and enlighten. So grab a seat in the virtual theater, grab your favorite movie snack, and get ready to shine like a Hollywood star as you embark on this exciting journey through the history of the Academy Awards. Lights, camera, quiz! Let's see if you have what it takes to win your very own virtual Oscar for your knowledge of all things Academy Awards. Are you ready to play? Let's find out!

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  • Which of these positions is awarded a silver medal in a competition?

    Second
  • "Oscar" is the nickname given to which of these awards?

    Academy Award
  • Simone Biles broke the world record for number of medals in which sport?

    Gymnastics
  • Which of these prizes did Harper Lee win?

    Pulitzer Prize
  • Who was the first American to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?

    Theodore Roosevelt
  • Who won a record 18 gold medals in Olympic swimming?

    Michael Phelps
  • What American actress received a Tony Award for her role in Evita?

    Patti LuPone
  • Which of the following is an Award granted to the best musicians?

    Grammy Awards
  • What is the highest civilian award in the United States?

    Presidential Medal of Freedom
  • Which material is the medal granted for 1st place in the Olympic Games?

    Gold
  • What do the winners of the Nobel Prize not receive?

    A jacket
  • Which of these TV shows has won the most Emmy awards?

    Saturday Night Live
  • In which U.S. state was Nobel Prize-winning author Ernest Hemingway born?

    Illinois
  • What award show gives a "moon person" to winners?

    MTV Video Music Awards
  • In which U.S. state was Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison born?

    Ohio
  • Who won awards for her lead role in "The Reader" in 2008?

    Kate Winslet
  • What is the highest award Congress can bestow on a civilian?

    Congressional Gold Medal
  • Which of these is not a Nobel Prize category?

    Mathematics
  • What was the original name of the Grammy Awards?

    Gramophone Awards
  • Which U.S. boxer won his first Olympic gold medal at the 1960 Rome games?

    Muhammad Ali

Celebrate Oscars Night With Our Academy Awards Trivia Quiz!

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  • What was the first color film to win an Oscar for Best Picture?

    Gone With The Wind
  • Which of these franchises' third film won eleven Academy Awards?

    The Lord of the Rings
  • How many Oscars did the film "Ben Hur" receive?

    11
  • Which was the first horror movie to win an Oscar for Best Picture?

    The Silence of the Lambs
  • Which movie about Scottish Revolutionaries won the Best Picture Oscar?

    Braveheart
  • Which film first won the Oscar for Best Animated movie?

    Shrek
  • Who won the Oscar for Best Movie in 2001 Academy Awards?

    Gladiator
  • Heath Ledger won an Academy Award for which of these movies?

    The Dark Knight
  • Who was the first African American to win an Academy Award?

    Hattie McDaniel
  • The shortest speech ever given at the Oscars was how long?

    Two words
  • Who was given the longest-standing ovation in Oscar history?

    Charlie Chaplin
  • Which Oscar winner had also Oscar-winning parents?

    Liza Minnelli
  • What was the first film to ever win the Best Picture Oscar?

    Wings
  • For what film did Humphrey Bogart win an Academy Award?

    The African Queen
  • Which actor was the first to win both an Oscar and a Razzie?

    Laurence Olivier
  • What is the only Oscar that "Citizen Kane" won in 1942?

    Best Original Screenplay
  • Who was the first actress to win an Academy Award at the Oscars?

    Janet Gaynor
  • Which writer did Nicole Kidman play in the Oscar-winning "The Hours"?

    Virginia Woolf

Hollywood's Finest: Play This Quiz About Oscar Winners!

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  • For which film did Meryl Streep win a Best Actress Academy Award?

    Sophie's Choice
  • How many Oscars did the 1975 film "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" win?

    Five
  • How many Academy Awards did "The Silence of the Lambs" win?

    Five
  • For what movie did Tom Hanks win his first Academy Award for Best Actor?

    Philadelphia
  • Who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for 'There Will Be Blood'?

    Daniel Day-Lewis
  • After the "La La Land" mix-up, which film won Best Picture at the Oscars?

    Moonlight
  • Who won the Oscar for Best Actress in 2011 for her role in Black Swan?

    Natalie Portman
  • Who won an Oscar for his performance as Truman Capote?

    Philip Seymour Hoffman
  • Whose 2014 Oscars tweet was the most retweeted post ever?

    Ellen DeGeneres
  • What movie was the first to win all five major Oscars?

    It Happened One Night
  • What Oscar category did "Chinatown" win?

    Best Original Screenplay
  • For which film was iconic American actor John Wayne awarded an Oscar?

    True Grit
  • As of 2023, who has hosted the most Oscar ceremonies?

    Bob Hope
  • Which actor won both an Oscar and a Razzie award in the same year?

    Eddie Redmayne
  • Who received four straight Best Actor Oscar nominations in the 1950s?

    Marlon Brando
  • Who jointly won an Oscar as Best Actress with Katharine Hepburn?

    Barbra Streisand
  • Which 1987 movie is the only one to have won both a Razzie and an Oscar?

    Wall Street
  • What film won Best Picture at the 1st Academy Awards?

    Wings