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Test Your Oscar IQ
Jim Weber

Oscar IQ Quiz Questions 6-10

6) What mistake did Meryl Streep make after winning the best supporting actress award for 1979's "Kramer vs. Kramer"?

Rain ManA. Called Dustin Hoffman "Ted" ladies roomB. Left Oscar in bathroom
microphoneC. Turned off microphone Candice BergenD. Took Candice Bergen's coat

7) What happened during the 1974 Oscars as Elizabeth Taylor was being introduced as a presenter?

A. Streaker ran across stage
B. Power went out
C. Fire started in balcony
D. Anti-war protestors made scene

8) Why wasn't Roman Polanski present to accept his best director award in 2003 for "The Pianist"?

A. Terrified of planes B. Was at Betty Ford Clinic
C. He's a fugitive from the U.S. D. Been kidnapped in South America

9) What is NOT one of the three widely told stories about how the Academy Awards statue got the name "Oscar"?

A. Looked like uncle of Academy librarian B. Reminded Bette Davis of husband
C. Coined by a columnist D. Named after its designer

10) What embarrassing mistake did Frank Capra realize he had made while walking up to accept the best director Oscar in 1934?

A. Fly was undone B. Another Frank won
C. Forgot to kiss wife D. Left keys in car

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