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The Life of James Dean Trivia Quiz

This quiz has questions based on the life of the best screen star from the 50s, James Dean. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by NalaMarie. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
NalaMarie

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
60,405

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1837

Last 3 plays: Guest 99 (4/10), Guest 108 (7/10), Guest 172 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. When James entered the first grade, what school did he attend? Hint

Fairmount Public School

Brentwood Public School

Santa Monica Public School

Hollywood Public School

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which sport did James play in high school? Hint

soccer

football

hockey

basketball

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Question 3 of 10

3. What kind of 'info-mercial' did James complete before he died? Hint

Safe driving

Importance of family

Importance of education

Self-esteem

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Question 4 of 10

4. True or False: James is one of only five actors to receive an Academy award for his second screen appearance?

Answer: (True or False, T or F)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was James named after? Hint

James Cagney

His grandfather

The physician who delivered him

His uncle

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Question 6 of 10

6. What number did James rank in 'Empire' magazine's 'Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time'? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what month and year did the USPS dedicate a stamp in his honor? Hint

June 1996

January 1990

September 1993

April 1987

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the license plate number to the Porsche 500 Spyder that James lost his life in? Hint

7X39284

2Z77767

8L38420

1U48390

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Question 9 of 10

9. What did James have painted on the hood of the Spyder? Hint

'This is the Life'

'Not Now'

'Fast One'

'Little Bastard'

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the name of James' favorite album? Hint

'Songs for Young Lovers'

'Gone South'

'Spiritual Greetings'

'Ain't Misbehavin'

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When James entered the first grade, what school did he attend?

Answer: Brentwood Public School

He entered the first grade in 1937 at the Brentwood Public School. He took violin lessons and although he got teased by his friends, he was very good at it.

2. Which sport did James play in high school?

Answer: basketball

He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and playing guard on the high school basketball team. He also attended Santa Monica City College, majoring in pre-law. He transferred the following year to the University of California, Los Angeles, pledging Sigma Nu fraternity.

3. What kind of 'info-mercial' did James complete before he died?

Answer: Safe driving

We know he received a speeding ticket just minutes before his fatal car crash, but he also had completed a commercial on safe driving.

4. True or False: James is one of only five actors to receive an Academy award for his second screen appearance?

Answer: False

Although he was nominated for "East of Eden" in 1955, he didn't win.

5. Who was James named after?

Answer: The physician who delivered him

James was named after the attending physician, James Emmick, and his middle name (Byron), after the poet Lord Byron.

6. What number did James rank in 'Empire' magazine's 'Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time'?

Answer: 33

James was ranked number 33 in the October 1997 issue of 'Empire' magazine.

7. In what month and year did the USPS dedicate a stamp in his honor?

Answer: June 1996

He was included in the 'Legends of Hollywood' series.

8. What was the license plate number to the Porsche 500 Spyder that James lost his life in?

Answer: 2Z77767

In most pictures you can see it. Other facts about the car are that 90 of these were made but only 78 were released to the public, it also was a 1954 Porsche Spyder and the serial number was 550-0055 and the engine number was 90059. Thanks to rebeljamesdean.homestead.com!

9. What did James have painted on the hood of the Spyder?

Answer: 'Little Bastard'

It was painted by the 'King of Kustomizers', George Barris.

10. What was the name of James' favorite album?

Answer: 'Songs for Young Lovers'

Frank Sinatra's album, 'Songs for Young Lovers', was James' favorite album and Billy Holiday's song, 'When Your Lover Has Gone' was his favorite song. This information is courtesy of jamesdean.com !

Source: Author NalaMarie

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