Classic Academy Awards
1 / 15How well do you remember Oscar night? Test your knowledge of the Academy Awards from Hollywood's greatest decades!
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Which film won the very first Academy Award for Best Picture in 1929?
About Classic Academy Awards
Classic Academy Awards is a free nostalgia trivia quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. How well do you remember Oscar night? Test your knowledge of the Academy Awards from Hollywood's greatest decades! A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. Which film won the very first Academy Award for Best Picture in 1929?
Answer: Wings
2. How many Academy Awards did 'Ben-Hur' (1959) win, setting a record at the time?
Answer: 11
3. Who won the Best Actress Oscar for 'Gone with the Wind' (1939)?
Answer: Vivien Leigh
4. Which actor won three Best Actor Oscars, for 'Captains Courageous,' 'Boys Town,' and more?
Answer: Spencer Tracy
5. Which 1964 musical swept the Oscars, winning Best Picture, Director, Actress, and more?
Answer: My Fair Lady
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Classic Academy Awards?
Classic Academy Awards has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Classic Academy Awards free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Classic Academy Awards — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Classic Academy Awards take?
Most players finish Classic Academy Awards in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Classic Academy Awards?
If you enjoyed this nostalgia trivia quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
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