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1 In which year was the first Academy Awards ceremony held?
- 1927
- 1929
- 1930
- 1928
Correct!Wrong!The 1st Academy Awards ceremony took place on May 16, 1929, at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, honoring films released from 1927–1928. Source: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. -
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2 Which film holds the record for most Oscars won (including all categories)?
- Ben-Hur
- Titanic
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
- West Side Story
Correct!Wrong!The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) won all 11 Oscars it was nominated for, tying the record with Ben-Hur (1959) and Titanic (1997), but achieving a perfect sweep. Source: Guinness World Records. -
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3 Who is the only actor to win an Oscar for portraying another Oscar-winning actor?
- Meryl Streep
- Judi Dench
- Cate Blanchett
- Nicole Kidman
Correct!Wrong!Cate Blanchett won Best Supporting Actress for playing Katharine Hepburn in The Aviator (2004). Hepburn won four competitive Oscars for acting. Source: Academy Awards database. -
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4 Which film won the Best Picture Oscar for the 2019 film year (92nd Academy Awards)?
- 1917
- Joker
- Parasite
- Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Correct!Wrong!Parasite (2019) became the first non‑English language film to win Best Picture. The ceremony was held on February 9, 2020. Source: Oscars.org. -
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5 Who is the youngest actor to win the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role?
- Adrien Brody
- Richard Dreyfuss
- Marlon Brando
- Daniel Day-Lewis
Correct!Wrong!Adrien Brody was 29 years, 343 days old when he won for The Pianist (2002). He remains the youngest Best Actor winner. Source: Guinness World Records. -
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6 Which individual has won the most competitive Academy Awards overall?
- John Ford
- Walt Disney
- Katharine Hepburn
- Edith Head
Correct!Wrong!Walt Disney won 22 Oscars from 59 nominations, plus four honorary awards. He holds the record for most competitive wins. Source: Academy Awards official site. -
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7 Who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Oppenheimer at the 96th Oscars (2024)?
- Bradley Cooper
- Paul Giamatti
- Cillian Murphy
- Jeffrey Wright
Correct!Wrong!Cillian Murphy won Best Actor for portraying J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. The ceremony took place on March 10, 2024. Source: Oscars.org. -
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8 Which film won the first Academy Award for Best Animated Feature (2002 ceremony)?
- Monsters, Inc.
- Shrek
- Spirited Away
- Ice Age
Correct!Wrong!Shrek (2001) won the inaugural Best Animated Feature Oscar at the 74th Academy Awards on March 24, 2002. Source: Academy Awards history. -
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9 Who has won the most Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (three times)?
- Spencer Tracy
- Jack Nicholson
- Daniel Day-Lewis
- Dustin Hoffman
Correct!Wrong!Daniel Day-Lewis won Best Actor for My Left Foot (1989), There Will Be Blood (2007), and Lincoln (2012). He is the only male actor with three wins in this category. Source: Oscars.org. -
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10 Which actress holds the record for most Academy Awards for Best Actress (four wins)?
- Meryl Streep
- Katharine Hepburn
- Bette Davis
- Frances McDormand
Correct!Wrong!Katharine Hepburn won four Best Actress Oscars: Morning Glory (1933), Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967), The Lion in Winter (1968), and On Golden Pond (1981). Source: Academy Awards database. -
Quiz: What Do You Know About The Oscars?
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Oscar Expert
You scoredCorrect!You truly know your Oscars history! From early ceremonies to modern record-breakers, you’ve mastered the gold standard of film awards. - Quiz result
Film Enthusiast
You scoredCorrect!Solid knowledge! You’ve got a good handle on Oscar trivia, but a few details slipped by. Keep watching the Academy Awards to sharpen your expertise. - Quiz result
Need to Watch More
You scoredCorrect!You might have missed some of Hollywood’s biggest nights. Time for an Oscar movie marathon and a closer look at the awards shows!
