How Well Do You Know The 85th Academy Award Nominees?
This Sunday the red carpet will be the gridiron for the biggest kudos throwdown of the year: the Academy Awards. How well do you know this year's contenders?
Questions and Answers
- 1.
True or False: This year's Best Actress category includes both the oldest ever nominee and the youngest ever nominee.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
This year's Best Actress category includes both the oldest ever nominee and the youngest ever nominee. This means that there is at least one nominee who is the oldest ever and another nominee who is the youngest ever in the category.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How many Best Picture nominees are there this year?
- A.
7
- B.
8
- C.
9
- D.
10
Correct Answer
C. 9Explanation
This year, there are 9 Best Picture nominees.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which film received the most nominations this year?
- A.
Silver Linings Playbook
- B.
Lincoln
- C.
Argo
- D.
Life of Pi
Correct Answer
B. LincolnExplanation
Lincoln received the most nominations this year.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which highly-buzzed documentary feature did NOT get a nomination for Best Documentary?
- A.
The Central Park Five
- B.
How to Survive a Plague
- C.
The Gatekeepers
- D.
The Invisible War
Correct Answer
A. The Central Park FiveExplanation
The Central Park Five is the correct answer because it did not receive a nomination for Best Documentary. This suggests that although it may have been highly buzzed, it did not meet the criteria or standards set by the nominating committee for the Best Documentary category.Rate this question:
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- 5.
This year, the Academy Award for Best Makeup will be called:
- A.
The Academy Award for Makeup
- B.
The Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling
- C.
The Academy Award for Best Makeup and Special Makeup Effects
- D.
The Academy Award for Best Face Beating
Correct Answer
B. The Academy Award for Best Makeup and HairstylingExplanation
The correct answer is "The Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling." This answer is correct because it accurately reflects the name of the award category for this year. The Academy Awards have a specific category dedicated to recognizing the best makeup and hairstyling in films, and this answer correctly states the name of that category.Rate this question:
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- 6.
True or False: Oscar telecast host Seth MacFarlane is also a nominee this year.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Seth MacFarlane, the host of the Oscar telecast, was also a nominee this year.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Moonrise Kingdom is nominated for Best Writing - Original Screenplay. It was written by Wes Anderson and _____ Coppola.
Correct Answer
RomanExplanation
The correct answer is Roman. Moonrise Kingdom, a film directed by Wes Anderson, is nominated for Best Writing - Original Screenplay. The screenplay was written by Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola.Rate this question:
- 8.
Which film snagged nominations in both the Best Actor and Best Writing - Original Screenplay categories?
- A.
Silver Linings Playbook
- B.
Lincoln
- C.
Flight
- D.
Django Unchained
Correct Answer
C. FlightExplanation
Flight snagged nominations in both the Best Actor and Best Writing - Original Screenplay categories. This suggests that the film was recognized for its outstanding performance by an actor as well as its exceptional screenplay. The nominations in these categories highlight the overall quality and talent displayed in Flight, making it a standout film in both acting and writing.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Beasts of the Southern Wild is nominated for Best Writing - Adapted Screenplay. From what was it adapted?
- A.
A novel
- B.
A play
- C.
A children's book
- D.
A song
Correct Answer
B. A playExplanation
Beasts of the Southern Wild is nominated for Best Writing - Adapted Screenplay because it was adapted from a play. The film's screenplay was based on the stage play titled "Juicy and Delicious" written by Lucy Alibar and Benh Zeitlin. The play was later adapted into a screenplay for the film, which garnered critical acclaim and recognition in various award ceremonies.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of the nominees for Best Animated Feature boasts a somewhat surprising openly gay central character?
- A.
Frankenweenie
- B.
ParaNorman
- C.
Wreck-It Ralph
- D.
Brave
Correct Answer
B. ParaNormanExplanation
ParaNorman boasts a somewhat surprising openly gay central character. This character, named Mitch, is portrayed as openly gay and has a crush on another male character in the film. This representation of LGBTQ+ characters in animated films is still relatively uncommon, making it somewhat surprising and noteworthy.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Anna Karenina did NOT receive a nomination in which of these categories?
- A.
Best Writing - Adapted Screenplay
- B.
Best Original Score
- C.
Best Production Design
- D.
Best Cinematography
Correct Answer
A. Best Writing - Adapted ScreenplayExplanation
Anna Karenina did not receive a nomination in the category of Best Writing - Adapted Screenplay. This means that the film was not recognized for its screenplay, which was adapted from a pre-existing source material. The other categories mentioned - Best Original Score, Best Production Design, and Best Cinematography - do not pertain to the screenplay, but rather to the film's music, set design, and cinematography respectively.Rate this question:
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- 12.
True or False: Similarly-themed political thrillers Argo and Zero Dark Thirty both received 7 nominations each.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because Argo received 7 nominations while Zero Dark Thirty received 5 nominations.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which of the nominees for Best Supporting Actress has already won an Oscar in that category?
- A.
Anne Hathaway
- B.
Sally Field
- C.
Amy Adams
- D.
None of them
Correct Answer
D. None of themExplanation
The given question asks which of the nominees for Best Supporting Actress has already won an Oscar in that category. The options provided are Anne Hathaway, Sally Field, Amy Adams, and None of them. The correct answer is None of them because none of the nominees listed have previously won an Oscar in the Best Supporting Actress category.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Including this year, how many times has Amy Adams been nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
D. 4Explanation
Amy Adams has been nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar four times including this year.Rate this question:
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- 15.
The Oscar-nominated Original Song from Life of Pi is titled "Pi's ______".
Correct Answer
LullabyExplanation
The Oscar-nominated Original Song from Life of Pi is titled "Pi's Lullaby".Rate this question:
- 16.
Which of these countries does NOT have a nominee in the Best Foreign Language Film category?
- A.
Canada
- B.
Chile
- C.
Norway
- D.
Germany
Correct Answer
D. GermanyExplanation
Germany is the correct answer because it does not have a nominee in the Best Foreign Language Film category. This means that the other three countries (Canada, Chile, and Norway) have nominees in this category.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Which of the Best Actress nominees has never been directed in a film by one of the Best Director nominees?
- A.
Emmanuelle Riva
- B.
Jessica Chastain
- C.
Naomi Watts
- D.
Jennifer Lawrence
Correct Answer
B. Jessica ChastainExplanation
Among the Best Actress nominees, Jessica Chastain is the only one who has never been directed in a film by one of the Best Director nominees. This means that all the other actresses (Emmanuelle Riva, Naomi Watts, and Jennifer Lawrence) have worked with directors who have been nominated for Best Director.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Which actor will take home his third Best Actor in a Leading Role trophy if he wins on Sunday?
- A.
Denzel Washington
- B.
Robert De Niro
- C.
Daniel Day-Lewis
- D.
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Correct Answer
C. Daniel Day-LewisExplanation
Daniel Day-Lewis will take home his third Best Actor in a Leading Role trophy if he wins on Sunday. This can be inferred from the question, which states that he will win his third trophy if he wins on Sunday.Rate this question:
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- 19.
True or False: Michael Haneke is the only Best Director nominee to also have a nomination for Best Writing - Original Screenplay.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Michael Haneke is indeed the only Best Director nominee to also have a nomination for Best Writing - Original Screenplay. This means that he was recognized for both his directing skills and his writing abilities in creating an original screenplay. No other director nominated in the Best Director category has achieved this dual nomination, making the statement true.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Which Best Director nominee is the only to have received a Best Director Oscar nomination for his first feature film?
- A.
Steven Speilberg
- B.
Benh Zeitlin
- C.
Michael Haneke
- D.
David O. Russell
Correct Answer
B. Benh ZeitlinExplanation
Benh Zeitlin is the correct answer because he is the only Best Director nominee to have received a Best Director Oscar nomination for his first feature film. The other directors listed have all been nominated for Best Director at the Oscars, but not for their first feature film.Rate this question:
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