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Elliott Yamin Trivia Quiz

Third place isn't so bad when it comes to the biggest talent show in America. This is a quiz about "American Idol's" third place finisher from season five, Elliott Yamin.

A multiple-choice quiz by pinky84. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
pinky84

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
233,624

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. From which state does Elliott Yamin hail? Hint

Virginia

Florida

California

North Carolina

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Question 2 of 10

2. Not counting the time Elliott was voted off the show, how many times did he land in the bottom 3?

Answer: (one digit, a number)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Elliott's performance of what song brought judge Paula Abdul to tears? Hint

A Song For You

Somebody to Love

If I Can Dream

Moody's Mood for Love

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Question 4 of 10

4. The theme for the first week of the top twelve competition was Stevie Wonder songs. What song of Stevie's did Elliott sing? Hint

Knocks Me Off My Feet

Blame It On The Sun

If You Really Love Me

Do I Do

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Question 5 of 10

5. Elliott's mother attended the show every week in support of her son, and in her own way, became a star of the show. What is her first name?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Elliott is ninety percent deaf in one ear.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these songs did Elliott not sing during top three week? Hint

Open Arms

Try A Little Tenderness

What You Won't Do For Love

I Believe To My Soul

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Somebody to Love" by Queen was the song Elliott performed on the compilation disc "Encores".

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. With what ailment was Elliott diagnosed at the age of sixteen?

Answer: (One Word, specific type not needed)

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Question 10 of 10

10. The top ten had to sing songs from the twentieth century. Which of these did Elliott sing? Hint

Because Of You

I Don't Want To Be

What If

Drops of Jupiter

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. From which state does Elliott Yamin hail?

Answer: Virginia

Elliott's family moved from California to Virginia when he was fourteen, but he claims Virginia as his home.

2. Not counting the time Elliott was voted off the show, how many times did he land in the bottom 3?

Answer: 3

He was in the bottom group of vote-getters during Country week, Queen week, and Birth Year/Current Hits week.

3. Elliott's performance of what song brought judge Paula Abdul to tears?

Answer: A Song For You

Elliott initially sang Donny Hathaway's "A Song For You" in his audition, and he sang it again during Love Songs week.

4. The theme for the first week of the top twelve competition was Stevie Wonder songs. What song of Stevie's did Elliott sing?

Answer: Knocks Me Off My Feet

Elliott also sang "If You Really Love Me", but that was during the semifinals week when the top twenty-four performed.

Stevie Wonder is Elliott's own idol, and he was honored to have had the chance to work with Stevie.

5. Elliott's mother attended the show every week in support of her son, and in her own way, became a star of the show. What is her first name?

Answer: Claudette

Elliott and his mother are very close, and on many occasions, both of them have shown a lot of emotion and love for each other.

6. Elliott is ninety percent deaf in one ear.

Answer: True

This ailment was caused by the many ear infections he suffered as a child. It is impressive that Elliott was able to stay on pitch while singing despite his hearing.

7. Which of these songs did Elliott not sing during top three week?

Answer: Try A Little Tenderness

"Open Arms", originally performed by Journey, was chosen for Elliott by renowned music executive Clive Davis.

"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul chose Bobby Caldwell's song "What You Won't Do For Love".

Elliott's personal song choice was "I Believe To My Soul", by Ray Charles.

Season five winner Taylor Hicks sang "Try A Little Tenderness", by Otis Redding.

8. "Somebody to Love" by Queen was the song Elliott performed on the compilation disc "Encores".

Answer: False

He recorded "Moody's Mood for Love" for the season five cd.

9. With what ailment was Elliott diagnosed at the age of sixteen?

Answer: Diabetes

Elliott has type one diabetes and must wear an insulin pump, but does not let it get in the way of his singing.

10. The top ten had to sing songs from the twentieth century. Which of these did Elliott sing?

Answer: I Don't Want To Be

Elliott sang Gavin DeGraw's hit and impressed the original artist with his rendition.

Source: Author pinky84

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