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"American Idol" Season 3 Trivia Quiz

These questions cover the first six episodes of the third season of the popular television series "American Idol". Did you pay attention? Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by jlp937. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
jlp937

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
175,521

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

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Question 1 of 25

1. Which of the following contestants sang "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" on Mowtown night? Hint

George Huff

Jon Peter Lewis

Latoya London

Jennifer Hudson

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Question 2 of 25

2. Which of the following contestants sang Faith Hill's "Breathe" on Country night? Hint

Fantasia Barrino

Camile Velasco

Jasmine Trias

Jennifer Hudson

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Question 3 of 25

3. Who was the second contestant that was voted out by the audience? Hint

Leah LaBelle

Matthew Rogers

Jennifer Hudson

John Stevens

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Question 4 of 25

4. In the third episode of the big top twelve, what did Simon say looked like was sitting on top of Latoya London's head? Hint

a bird

a cat

a dog

a ferrett

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Question 5 of 25

5. Which contestant sang "Desperado" on Country night? Hint

Camile Velasco

Diana Degarmo

Amy Adams

Jennifer Hudson

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Question 6 of 25

6. Who were the first celebrity judges to appear in season 3? Hint

The Judds

Elton John and Barry Manilow

Lionel Richie and Paul McCartney

Ashford and Simpson

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Question 7 of 25

7. Who was the third contestant voted out of the contest by the audience? Hint

Latoya London

Jennifer Hudson

John Stevens

Amy Adams

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Question 8 of 25

8. Which of the following contestants botched Elton John's song "Crocodile Rock"?
Hint

Jennifer Hudson

Jon Peter Lewis

John Stevens

Fantasia Barrino

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Question 9 of 25

9. Which of the following Elton John songs did Jennifer Hudson sing? Hint

I'm Still Standing

Rocket Man

Candle in the Wind

The Circle of Life

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Question 10 of 25

10. Which of the following contestants were in the bottom three following Elton John's night, which was the fourth episode? Hint

Camile, Diana, and Jennifer

Fantasia, John, and George

George, Jennifer, and Latoya

Jasmine, Camile, and Diana

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Question 11 of 25

11. Who was the fourth contestant voted out of "American Idol" by the audience? Hint

Jasmine

Jennifer

Diana

Camile

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Question 12 of 25

12. What word did Simon use to describe the performance of John Stevens' rendition of "Crocodile Rock"? Hint

Excruciating

Wonderful

Amazing

Awesome

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Question 13 of 25

13. On the first night of the big top twelve, Jasmine Trias sang "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me".

True

False

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Question 14 of 25

14. Which of the contestants has a two year old daughter? Hint

George Huff

Fantasia Barrino

Jennifer Hudson

Jon Peter Lewis

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Question 15 of 25

15. What article of clothing did all of the judges compliment Jon Peter Lewis on in the fourth episode? Hint

Shoes

Jeans

Jacket

Necklace

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Question 16 of 25

16. On movie night, who was the guest judge?

Answer: (His name starts with a Q, 2 words)

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Question 17 of 25

17. What performer was told that her performance was Oscar worthy on movie night? Hint

Latoya London

Diana DeGarmo

Fantasia Barrino

Jennifer Hudson

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Question 18 of 25

18. Who was the first performer of the night on movie night? Hint

Latoya London

Diana DeGarmo

John Stevens

George Huff

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Question 19 of 25

19. Who were the bottom three contestants on movie night? Hint

Jon Peter, John, and Diana

John, Jon Peter, and Jasmine

John, Jon Peter, and Jennifer

Jon Peter, John, and George

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Question 20 of 25

20. Who was the fifth contestant voted out of "American Idol"? Hint

Fantasia Barrino

John Stevens

Jon Peter Lewis

Diana DeGarmo

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Question 21 of 25

21. Which celebrity judge penned the phrase "Hudson takes on Houston and wins"? Hint

Quentin Tarantino

Neal Sedaka

Ashford and Simpson

Barry Manilow

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Question 22 of 25

22. Which Barry Manilow song did John Stevens sing on the night that Barry guest hosted? Hint

It's a Miracle

Copacabanna

Mandy

One Voice

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Question 23 of 25

23. Which contestant did Simon say could actually win the competition following their performance on Manilow night? Hint

Diana DeGarmo

Jennifer Hudson

Latoya London

Fantasia Barrino

24. In the most shocking elimination yet, Ryan divided the contestants into two groups. In Group A he placed Latoya, Jennifer, and Fantasia. In Group B he placed Diana, Jasmine, John all together. He left George hanging on and told him that he was safe and to go to the group with the highest votes. George assumed that which group had the highest amount of votes? Hint

Group A

He had to ask which group to go to

Group B

He didn't go to either group

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Question 25 of 25

25. Which contestant was the sixth one to be voted out of the competition? Hint

Fantasia Barrino

Jasmine Trias

LaToya London

Jennifer Hudson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following contestants sang "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" on Mowtown night?

Answer: George Huff

George Huff was the last singer of the night in week three of the competition. He was given the thumbs up by all of the judges, especially Simon that night.

2. Which of the following contestants sang Faith Hill's "Breathe" on Country night?

Answer: Jasmine Trias

Jasmine Trias is the 17 year old girl from Hawaii who always wears a flower above her right ear. She got a lot of compliments on her rendition of the song "Inseparable" on the first night of the competition.

3. Who was the second contestant that was voted out by the audience?

Answer: Matthew Rogers

Matthew Rogers is a 25 year old former college football player. He did a terrible rendition of Lonestar's "Amazed".

4. In the third episode of the big top twelve, what did Simon say looked like was sitting on top of Latoya London's head?

Answer: a cat

I believe he said that her hair addition looked like a dead cat. He thought, along with Randy, that it was a terrible choice for her to get extensions to her extremely short hair.

5. Which contestant sang "Desperado" on Country night?

Answer: Camile Velasco

Camille sang this Eagles song. Her trademark has been a rainbow colored band on her left wrist.

6. Who were the first celebrity judges to appear in season 3?

Answer: Ashford and Simpson

Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson were the guest judges on Mowtown night. Their hits have included "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "Solid".

7. Who was the third contestant voted out of the contest by the audience?

Answer: Amy Adams

Amy Adams is a 24-year old make-up artist from California. Songs that she sang on "American Idol" included "Dancing in the Streets" and "Sin Wagon".

8. Which of the following contestants botched Elton John's song "Crocodile Rock"?

Answer: John Stevens

Simon said that it was probablly the worst performance in the history of the show. He said that John was capable of better but it was absolutely horrible and painful to watch.

9. Which of the following Elton John songs did Jennifer Hudson sing?

Answer: The Circle of Life

Elton John said that Jennifer was probably his favorite performer of the day that they practiced with him. He said her voice was amazing. She was the last singer of the night for the fourth episode.

10. Which of the following contestants were in the bottom three following Elton John's night, which was the fourth episode?

Answer: Jasmine, Camile, and Diana

They did something a little different with the elimination on this night. They divided the kids up into three groups. One with the highest votes, second highest, and the lowest. Diana was sent back to safety and it was left between Camile and Jasmine.

11. Who was the fourth contestant voted out of "American Idol" by the audience?

Answer: Camile

Camile Velasco and fellow Hawaiian, Jasmine Trias, were in the bottom two for the evening. Camile ultimately became the 4th contestant voted out of the competition.

12. What word did Simon use to describe the performance of John Stevens' rendition of "Crocodile Rock"?

Answer: Excruciating

Simon said it was absolutely excruciating to watch. I guess that the audience didn't agree with him on this because he wasn't even sent to the bottom three following that performance.

13. On the first night of the big top twelve, Jasmine Trias sang "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me".

Answer: False

Jasmine actually sang that song on the fourth episode of the show. She sang "Inseparable" the first night. Kimberly Locke also sang that song last season.

14. Which of the contestants has a two year old daughter?

Answer: Fantasia Barrino

Fantasia said in the fourth episode that this was the best time in her life aside from the time that she had her daughter, Zion.

15. What article of clothing did all of the judges compliment Jon Peter Lewis on in the fourth episode?

Answer: Jacket

They all really liked his choice of wardrobe for the evening. It was a shiny blue jacket.

16. On movie night, who was the guest judge?

Answer: Quentin Tarantino

Quentin Tarantino is a big fan of the show especially of Jasmine Trias. His film credits include "Pulp Fiction"; "Jackie Brown";
and "Kill Bill Vol 1".

17. What performer was told that her performance was Oscar worthy on movie night?

Answer: Fantasia Barrino

Fantasia sat on the stage for her whole rendition of the "Porgy and Bess" tune "Summertime". Randy and Paula gave her a standing ovation.

18. Who was the first performer of the night on movie night?

Answer: George Huff

George Huff sang one of my favorite songs of all-time "Against All Odds" from the movie soundtrack with the same name. It wasn't his best performance of the competition according to the judges.

19. Who were the bottom three contestants on movie night?

Answer: Jon Peter, John, and Diana

Diana was sent back to safety, leaving Jon Peter and John in the bottom two for the evening.

20. Who was the fifth contestant voted out of "American Idol"?

Answer: Jon Peter Lewis

Jon Peter Lewis best know as the pen salesman became the fifth victim of season three.

21. Which celebrity judge penned the phrase "Hudson takes on Houston and wins"?

Answer: Quentin Tarantino

Quentin was very enthusiastic about being on the show because he is such a big fan. He seems to be the only judge so far this season that can give Simon a run for his money.

22. Which Barry Manilow song did John Stevens sing on the night that Barry guest hosted?

Answer: Mandy

By far this was John's best performance of the competition. The judges thought that he fell short, but the audience did not agree with them. He seemed the most comfortable on stage during this performance.

23. Which contestant did Simon say could actually win the competition following their performance on Manilow night?

Answer: Latoya London

Simon said that he could tell by watching Latoya that she knew she had that confidence in her to win and be the next idol winner.

Answer: Group A

Based upon the judges' comments George assumed like almost everyone else in the crowd that Group A with the, so-called divas, had the highest amount of votes. He was wrong though, the divas received the lowest percentage of votes that night.

25. Which contestant was the sixth one to be voted out of the competition?

Answer: Jennifer Hudson

This was a shocking end to this particular show because the judges had led everyone to believe that Jennifer, LaToya, and Fantasia would be in the top in the end. Fantasia was in the bottom two with Jennifer, she told Jennifer that she was her "American Idol".

Source: Author jlp937

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