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Jim Weber

Oscar IQ Quiz Questions 11-15

11) How did the late Jack Palance show he was still in shape after accepting the best supporting actor award for 1991's "City Slickers"?

A. Left awards on horseback	B. Arm wrestled Billy Crystal
C. Ran victory lap around theater	D. Did one-handed push-ups

12) What was supporting actor candidate Dennis Hopper seen doing in the audience during the 1987 awards show?

A. Making out with date

B. Watching a portable TV

C. Falling asleep

D. Drinking out of flask

13) What line did Chevy Chase open the 1988 Oscars with, which many believe is the reason he hasn't hosted again?

A. "I don't know about you, but I'm bored already."	B. "I'm blacklisting everyone in here."
C. "You all aren't nearly as good looking in person."	D. "Good evening, Hollywood phonies."

14) Why did Marlon Brando refuse his best actor Oscar in 1973 for "The Godfather," according to actress Maria Cruz, who spoke on his behalf.

A. Industry's treatment of American Indians	B. Still mad about getting snubbed before
C. Said Mario Puzo deserved the award	D. Claimed presenter was Anti-Semitic

15) Which of these circumstances is NOT one of the only three to delay the Oscars?

A. Destructive L.A. flood in 1938	B. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1968 assassination
C. 1968's attack on U.S. Embassy in Saigon	D. Ronald Reagan assassination attempt in 1988

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