Queer Quiz

#1) In August, "American Idol" star Clay Aiken finally confirmed gay rumors and posed with his son, conceived by in vitro fertilization with his friend and producer, on the cover of People magazine. What is Clay-baby's name?

a) Parker
b) Dodger
c) Chase
d) Lawrence

#2) In November, singer Prince was quoted in The New Yorker as making anti-gay remarks. This prompted out artist Lisa Coleman, a former keyboardist with Prince's Revolution, to refer to him as...

a) "The Artist Formerly Known as Relevant"
b) "His Heiny-ness"
c) "The Purple Republican"
d) "The Glass House of Funk"

#3) In January, what gay porn star released his first album of dance-pop music titled "Tug of War"?

a) Roman Heart
b) Michael Lucas
c) Colton Ford
d) Ricky Sinz

#4) In August, gay blogger Perez Hilton reported rumors that which New Kids on the Block brother was preparing to come out of the closet? [Note: Despite the rumors, no statement ever came.]

a) Jonathan Knight
b) Jordan Knight

#5) In his tawdry tell-all "Life with my Sister Madonna", out brother Christopher Ciccone claimed that what gay-related issue augmented the estrangement from his pop star sis?

a) Madonna began dwindling her support for AIDS related charities
b) Madonna's (then) husband Guy Richie harbored homophobic attitudes
c) Christopher's boyfriends were only using him to meet his famous sister
d) Madonna introduced Christopher and his boyfriends to her children as "special roommates"

#6) In June, a viral video began circulating of this young actor drunkenly calling his friend a "fag" at a house party. The actor later apologized, calling the incident "very embarrassing."

a) Ryan Reynolds
b) Chase Crawford
c) Shia LaBeouf
d) Frankie Muniz

#7) Which actor/actress below did not appear in the star-studded cast of online sensation "Prop 8: The Musical"?

a) Sarah Silverman
b) Margaret Cho
c) Jack Black
d) Andy Richter

#8) What was the name of Rosie O'Donnell's Thanksgiving Eve variety show?

a) Rosie: The Greatest Flop on Earth
b) Rosie Live
c) Rosie DOA
d) Rosie's Variety

#9) This year, professional party girl (and occasional actress) Lindsay Lohan began a high profile gay relationship with Samantha Ronson, whose occupation is...

a) Fashion designer
b) Music journalist
c) DJ
d) Party promoter

#10 - BONUS ESSAY PORTION:

Which of the following snippets of precious prose was not an actual entry from Rosie O'Donnell's website blog in 2008?

a)
watching ruby on the style network
she moves me so
her grace and dignity
her tiny tears

its the only reality show
that feels close 2 reality
i wish i knew her
in real life

b)
how odd to live the dream
conjured upon long island
sleepless nights
next to bettes poster

c)
Frosting
Mix 1 box powdered sugar and 1 stick butter...i usually add some of the mushed berries to make the frosting less thick---but sometimes i put too much, so just add 1-2 tablespoons at a time....

d)
blondes may have
more fun
but
brunettes can C
The Truth
take that
EH

#11) In 2008, Harvard's drag clad Hasty Pudding Theatricals bestowed its annual Woman of the Year title to...

a) Paris Hilton
b) Hillary Clinton
c) Charlize Theron
d) Natalie Portman

#12) In 2008, Harvard's drag clad Hasty Puddings Thatricals bestowed its annual Man of the Year title to...

a) Christopher Walken
b) Clint Eastwood
c) Ben Affleck
d) Matt Damon

#13) In an interview with "Out" magazine, James Franco claims that after smooching costar Sean Penn for the movie "Milk", Penn sent a text message to this woman reading, "I just popped my cherry kissing a guy. I thought of you. I don't know why."

a) His wife, Robin Wright Penn
b) His ex-wife, Madonna
c) His mother
d) His exorcist

#14) Which of the following celebrities donated money to fight Prop 8 in California?

a) Brad Pitt
b) Steven Spielberg
c) Pete Wentz
d) All of the above

#15) In an October interview with The New York Times, what rumor-plagued star stated, "I don't have a problem discussing the topic of somebody being gay, but I do have a problem discussing my personal life... I don't care if people think I'm gay or not. Assume what you want."

a) Queen Latifah
b) Anderson Cooper
c) Missy Elliot
d) Kevin Spacey

#16) In September, actor George Takei married his partner of 21 years, a celebration that resulted in a public spat with fellow "Star Trek" alum William Shatner because...

a) Shatner publicly expressed disapproval of Takei's homosexuality
b) Shatner claimed he was not invited to attend the wedding
c) Takei publicly returned Shatner's gift of a toaster oven
d) Shatner became so intoxicated at the ceremony that he was unable to provide the toast

#17) Who is Matthew Mitcham?

a) The only openly gay male Olympiad at the 2008 Summer Olympics
b) The only openly gay nominee on the 2008 Grammy ballot
c) The only openly gay author on the National Library Association's 2008 "Best of" list
d) The only openly straight designer on Project Runway

#18) What LGBT themed Broadway show closed on September 7, 2008 after a 12-year run and 5,124 performances?

a) Take Me Out
b) Hedwig and the Angry Inch
c) Cowboys!
d) Rent

#19) Katy Perry scored a major hit in 2008 with her ode to bi-curiosity "I Kissed a Girl." But in 1995, what one-hit wonder wagged tongues with a track of the same name?

a) Des'ree
b) Jill Sobule
c) Lisa Loeb
d) Donna Lewis

20.) Place your bets. What closeted celebrity will come out in 2009?

a) Kevin Spacey
b) Ricky Martin
c) Elijah Wood
d) Oprah

Scroll down to check the answer key, and then check your score here...

If you scored...

1 - 5
Out of the loop

Yikes, you really missed out on gay entertainment news this year. Make your New Year's resolution to read more of Bay Windows in 2009!

5 - 10
Middle of the road

What are you, a politician? Not bad, but there's room for improvement here.

10 - 15
Supreme Queen

You know your LGBT entertainment news. We respect and fear your skill!

15 - 20
Leading the Pride Parade

Well done! If you ever need a job, give the arts editor a ring! (No seriously, want to freelance?)

Answer Key
1.) a 2.) c 3.) c 4.) a 5.) b 6.) c 7.) a
8.) b 9.) c 10.) d 11.) c 12.) a 13.) b
14.) d 15.) a 16.) b 17.) a 18.) d
19.) b 20.) Your guess is as good as ours. Come back next year!