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"American Idol" Season 2 Trivia Quiz

Here are some general trivia questions about the contestants from "American Idol" in season 2. Have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by jlp937. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jlp937

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
132,679

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

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1. How many contestants were chosen from LA to contend in the final countdown for "American Idol"? Hint

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2. What state was Julia DeMato from? Hint

Rhode Island

Delaware

Vermont

Connecticut

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3. What clothing style did Ruben make famous? Hint

bolero hats

neon green tennis shoes

silk suits

205 jersey shirts

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4. Which contestant sang the Bee Gees song "Grease"? Hint

Clay Aiken

Treynce

Josh Gracin

Ruben Studdard

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5. How many times was Josh Gracin sent to center stage for the bottom two contestants? Hint

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6. Which contestants had birthdays during the run of "American Idol"? Hint

Carmen Rasmusen, Ruben Studdard, Kimberly Caldwell, and Treynce

Carmen Rasmussen, Ruben Studdard, Trenyce, and Clay Aiken

Kimberly Caldwell, Carmen Rasmusen, Josh Gracin, and Ricky Smith

Kimberly Caldwell, Trenyce, Clay Aiken, and Corey Clark

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7. Which contestant was from Utah? Hint

Ruben

Josh

Carmen

Treynce

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8. Rickey Smith was the first contested voted off by the audience.

True

False

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9. Which of the following was a guest judge on the show? Hint

Quincy Jones

Madonna

Olivia Newton-John

Michael Jackson

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10. Who were the last five contestants on the show? Hint

Clay, Ruben, Treynce, Josh and Corey

Clay, Ruben, Treynce, Josh and Carmen

Clay, Ruben, Treynce, Josh, and Kimberley L.

Clay, Ruben, Treynce, Josh and Julia

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11. Which contestant sang the song "Inseparable"? Hint

Treynce

Kimberly Caldwell

Kimberley Locke

Ruben Studdard

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12. Who was known as "the velvet teddy bear"?

Answer: (One Word, Easy)

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13. Who were the final three contestants? Hint

Ruben, Clay and Treynce

Corey, Carmen, and Vanessa

Ruben, Clay, and Kimberley Locke

Carmen, Ruben and Clay

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14. Approximately what was the vote difference between the two finalists Ruben and Clay? Hint

2,500

130,000

45,000

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15. Who won the "American Idol"?

Answer: (Ruben or Clay)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many contestants were chosen from LA to contend in the final countdown for "American Idol"?

Answer: 32

They were four groups with eight contestants each. The two highest vote getters went onto the final twelve. There were over 70,000 people who initially auditioned for season 2.

2. What state was Julia DeMato from?

Answer: Connecticut

She was a hairdresser from Connecticut. She was the third contestant to be voted off.

3. What clothing style did Ruben make famous?

Answer: 205 jersey shirts

Ruben created his own sense of style and now everyone will always associate the 205 as his trademark.

4. Which contestant sang the Bee Gees song "Grease"?

Answer: Clay Aiken

This was one of the only songs that Clay sang that Simon said was absolutely horrible.

5. How many times was Josh Gracin sent to center stage for the bottom two contestants?

Answer: 2

He was center stage with Kimberley Locke when he was voted off.

6. Which contestants had birthdays during the run of "American Idol"?

Answer: Carmen Rasmusen, Ruben Studdard, Kimberly Caldwell, and Treynce

Kimberly Caldwell turned 21, Carmen turned 18. What a way to spend your birthday. Ruben turned 25 on April 13th.

7. Which contestant was from Utah?

Answer: Carmen

Carmen was a high school senior who received home schooling while she was on the show.

8. Rickey Smith was the first contested voted off by the audience.

Answer: False

Vanessa Olivarez was the first contestant booted.

9. Which of the following was a guest judge on the show?

Answer: Olivia Newton-John

Of course Madonna and Michael Jackson were not on the show, but they should be considered for season 3.

10. Who were the last five contestants on the show?

Answer: Clay, Ruben, Treynce, Josh, and Kimberley L.

11. Which contestant sang the song "Inseparable"?

Answer: Kimberley Locke

Kimberley Locke chose this Natalie Cole song because she felt it really would show off her range.

12. Who was known as "the velvet teddy bear"?

Answer: Ruben

He was termed this by Gladys Knight.

13. Who were the final three contestants?

Answer: Ruben, Clay, and Kimberley Locke

14. Approximately what was the vote difference between the two finalists Ruben and Clay?

Answer: 130,000

Ryan Seacrest was told wrong at the beginning of the show that the difference was about 13,000, then he corrected with 1300.

15. Who won the "American Idol"?

Answer: Ruben

Source: Author jlp937

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