How Well Do You Know Al Jolson?

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Al Jolson was an American singer. Couple that with the fact that he was a stage and film actor, and a dynamic comedian. Throughout his career, he achieved a lot.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What is the original name of AI Jolson?

    • A. 

      Asa Yoelson

    • B. 

      Asa Jolson

    • C. 

      AI Yoelson

    • D. 

      Al Asa

    Correct Answer
    A. Asa Yoelson
    Explanation
    The original name of AI Jolson is Asa Yoelson.

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  • 2. 

    In which year was AI Jolson born? 

    • A. 

      1885

    • B. 

      1886

    • C. 

      1887

    • D. 

      1888

    Correct Answer
    B. 1886
    Explanation
    AI Jolson was born in 1886.

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  • 3. 

    What was the name of AI Jolson's blackface persona? 

    • A. 

      Gal

    • B. 

      Gaz

    • C. 

      Gus

    • D. 

      Guy

    Correct Answer
    C. Gus
    Explanation
    Gus was the name of AI Jolson's blackface persona.

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  • 4. 

    What is the title of AI Jolson’s first talking picture? 

    • A. 

      Jazz Singer

    • B. 

      The Singing Fool

    • C. 

      A Plantation Act

    • D. 

      Mammy

    Correct Answer
    C. A Plantation Act
  • 5. 

    Who directed “Hallelujah, I'm a Bum”? 

    • A. 

      AI Jolson

    • B. 

      Ben Hetcht

    • C. 

      Richard Rodgers

    • D. 

      Lewis Milestone

    Correct Answer
    D. Lewis Milestone
    Explanation
    Lewis Milestone directed "Hallelujah, I'm a Bum."

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  • 6. 

    AI Jolson co-starred with his ______ in “Go Into Your Dance”.

    • A. 

      Wife

    • B. 

      Son

    • C. 

      Sister

    • D. 

      Brother

    Correct Answer
    B. Son
    Explanation
    In the film "Go Into Your Dance," AI Jolson co-starred with his son.

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  • 7. 

    What was AI Jolson's first movie with 20th Century Fox?

    • A. 

      Rose of Washington Square Power

    • B. 

      The Singing Kid

    • C. 

      Wonder Bar

    • D. 

      Mammy

    Correct Answer
    A. Rose of Washington Square Power
    Explanation
    AI Jolson's first movie with 20th Century Fox was "Rose of Washington Square Power".

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  • 8. 

    Who played Jolson in “The Jolson Story”? 

    • A. 

      Larry Parks

    • B. 

      Harry Cohn

    • C. 

      AI Jolson

    • D. 

      Joseph Lewis

    Correct Answer
    A. Larry Parks
    Explanation
    Larry Parks is the correct answer because he played the role of Jolson in the film "The Jolson Story." This film is a biographical musical about the life of Al Jolson, a popular singer and actor in the early 20th century. Larry Parks portrayed Jolson's character in the film, showcasing his singing and acting abilities to bring the story to life.

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  • 9. 

    Who was AI Jolson's fourth wife?

    • A. 

      Henrietta Kelle

    • B. 

      Alma Osbourne

    • C. 

      Ruby Keeler

    • D. 

      Erle Galbraith

    Correct Answer
    D. Erle Galbraith
    Explanation
    Erle Galbraith was AI Jolson's fourth wife.

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  • 10. 

    In which year did AI Jolson die?

    • A. 

      1950

    • B. 

      1951

    • C. 

      1953

    • D. 

      1952

    Correct Answer
    A. 1950
    Explanation
    AI Jolson died in 1950.

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