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  Multiple Choice Quiz about "American Idol" Season 8   great trivia quiz  
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This quiz is about season 8 of "American Idol." It has many random and not so random questions about the show. Enjoy!
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  "American Idol" Season 8 Part 3    
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This is another quiz I made about "American Idol" season 8.
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  "American Idol" Season 8 Test Your Knowledge   popular trivia quiz  
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Do you remember the journey that lead to the final 3?
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  "American Idol" Season 8 Part 2    
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This is another quiz I made about season 8 of "American Idol." Please enjoy!
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trivia question Quick Question
Who was eliminated from the top eight?

From Quiz ""American Idol" Season 8"





American Idol: Season 8 Trivia Questions
1. What song did Randy and Kara pick for Kris to sing?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8 Part 2

Answer: "Apologize"

Kris sang "Apologize" by OneRepublic.

2. How many judges were there on this season of "American Idol?"

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8

Answer: 4

This year (2009) "American Idol" had 4 judges. The fourth judge was Kara DioGuardi.

3. What song did Adam Lambert sing during Michael Jackson week?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8 Part 3

Answer: "Black or White"

Adam sang "Black or White." After his performance Paula told him, "I'll see you in the finale."

4. What song did Simon choose for Adam to sing in the top 3?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8 Part 2

Answer: "One"

Simon called the original owners of the song "One" and got permission to let Adam have the song for "Idol." They were too eager to let him have it!

5. What song did Adam Lambert sing when he first auditioned?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8

Answer: "Bohemian Rhapsody"

Adam was in the cast of "Wicked" in the LA production. He played the character Fiyero.

6. Who was introduced as a new judge on the show?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8

Answer: Kara DioGuardi

Kara DioGuardi is an American singer-songwriter who has worked with past idols such as David Archuleta, Carrie Underwood, and Kelly Clarkson.

7. Which "Idol" just missed out on being on tour?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8 Part 3

Answer: Alexis Grace

Alexis Grace was voted off in the top 11. The top 10 was then made and she just missed the tour.

8. What song did Simon Fuller choose for Adam to sing at the finale?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8 Part 2

Answer: "A Change is Gonna Come"

Simon Fuller is the producer of the show. He chose "A Change is Gonna Come" for Adam to sing.

9. How many contestants were there when the show started on the "American Idol" stage?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8

Answer: 36

They performed in groups of 12. Only 3 people from each group made it into the next round.

10. What was the theme for the semi-final groups?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8

Answer: Billboard Hot 100 hits

There were three groups of twelve in which each contestant was randomly put into. America got to decide which three from each group advanced to the top twelve.

11. What song did Adam sing that Simon gave him a standing ovation on?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8 Part 3

Answer: "Mad World"

Simon gave him a standing ovation on "Mad World." This is the first time Simon has ever stood up on "American Idol."

12. Which state did Anoop attend college in?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8 Part 2

Answer: North Carolina

In the wild card show Anoop mentioned where he went to college and that it was in North Carolina. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

13. Who was not on the wild card?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8

Answer: Arianna Afsar

The wild card gave another chance for contestants to make the top twelve. However, the show introduced a top thirteen for the first time.

14. What song did Adam use the stairs for before the finale?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8 Part 2

Answer: Feeling Good

Adam used the stairs for the song "Feeling Good." Paula loved it so much she was on her feet, snapping and dancing.

15. Who was the additional person in the top 13?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8

Answer: Anoop Desai

When they were doing the Wild Card show (2009) and picked Matt Giraud as the final on the top 12, they decided to make it a top 13.

16. What was the theme for the top thirteen?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8

Answer: Michael Jackson

Jorge Núñez and Jasmine Murray were the two contestants to leave the show.

17. What song did Paula choose for Danny to sing in the top 3?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8 Part 3

Answer: "Dance Little Sister"

Paula thought Danny would do good with the unknown song, "Dance Little Sister". Danny was voted off the next night.

18. What 2 people went home because the judges used the judges save the week before?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8

Answer: Anoop Desai and Lil Rounds

Anoop Desai and Lil Rounds both left the show together. They got out on Disco Week.

19. Who sings the farewell theme song?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8

Answer: Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood sings Mötley Crüe's "Home Sweet Home" as the contestants watch their journey on "Idol."

20. What song did Adam clean up on first?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8 Part 2

Answer: "Tracks of My Tears"

Adam cleaned up a lot on his 4th song, "Tracks of my Tears." He removed his nail polish, chains, boots, and he slicked back his hair. He looked exactly like Elvis.

21. Who did the judges use the judges' save on?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8

Answer: Matt Giraud

He got voted off in the top 5 on season 8. The judges told him he looked like Justin Timberlake.

22. Who was eliminated from the top eight?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8

Answer: Scott MacIntyre

The theme for the top eight was the year in which the contestants were born. Unfortunately, Scott did not get enough votes to remain in the competition.

23. What song did Adam sing that made Simon tell him that half of America was probably throwing their TV sets out the window?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8 Part 3

Answer: "Ring of Fire"

Simon clearly did not like Adam's version of Johnny Cash's song "Ring of Fire." However Paula and Randy loved it and Kara was confused but happy.

24. Who was the obnoxious contestant who thought she could sing better than anybody else?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8 Part 2

Answer: Tatiana del Toro

Thankfully Tatiana got voted off in the top 36. She thought she could sing better than anyone but apparently 13 people beat her out. I guess America didn't agree with her.

25. What song did Adam Lambert sing on rock week?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8

Answer: "Whole Lotta Love"

Adam sang "Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zepplin. When he was first interviewed he was asked what song he would love to sing on "American Idol" and he said "Whole Lotta Love". After his performance Kara called him "A rock god," and Simon told him, "Nobody can top that now." Rock week took place during the top 4 on "American Idol" 2009.

26. Which contestant did the judges use their save on?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8

Answer: Matt Giraud

The judges were allowed one save throughout the season and decided to use it on Matt. Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated the following week.

27. Which week did Adam sing "Play That Funky Music?"

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8 Part 2

Answer: Top Download

Adam sang it on top download week which came before disco week. So when disco week came he slowed down "If I Can't Have You."

28. Which contestant had a tattoo on their arm?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8

Answer: Megan Joy

Meghan said that she loves art and likes to take it with her (on her arm). Meghan was in the show during season 8.

29. Who was the mentor for the Rat Pack Standards week?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8

Answer: Jamie Foxx

America was shocked to see that Adam Lambert wound up in the bottom two that week. However, Matt Giraud was eliminated.

30. What songs did Simon tell Adam that America would either love or hate?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 8 Part 3

Answer: "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" and "Born to be Wild"

Simon said America could go either way on the songs "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" and "Born to Be Wild." He said "Born to be Wild" was like something from "Rocky Horror Picture Show."

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