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Aug 2nd 2013, 20:10, by Alexandra Govere

You think you know the 2013 MTV Video Music Award nominees for Best Video With A Message, but you have no idea! Or do you? Normally pop quizzes are a bummer, but not today!

Beyoncé, Kelly Clarkson, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Miguel and Snoop Lion are all up for the third ever Best Video With A Message award, and each of their vids is jam-packed with inspiring messages and social commentary, down to the very last second. Watch 'em closely -- verrrrry closely -- then take our quiz to test your music and activist knowledge.

+ Beyoncé, "I Was Here" (Vote | Take Action)

1. What is the logo behind Beyoncé at the start of the video for?
A. UNICEF
B. United Nations
C. Feeding America

+ Kelly Clarkson, "People Like Us" (Vote | Take Action)

2. What is the color is Kelly's getaway vehicle?
A. Red
B. White
C. Blue

+ Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, "Same Love" (feat. Mary Lambert) (Vote | Take Action)

3. When were DOMA and Prop 8 overturned?
A. May 26, 2013
B. June 26, 2013
C. July 26, 2013

+ Miguel, "Candles in the Sun" (Vote | Take Action)

4. Which phrase is spray painted onto a wall in Miguel's video?
A. What does freedom cost?
B. When will freedom come?
C. How does freedom feel?

+ Snoop Lion, "No Guns Allowed" (feat. Cori B. & Drake) (Vote | Take Action)

5. Snoop Lion partnered with MTV + Jewelry for a Cause to create this anti-gun violence bracelet:
A. The "MTV x Caliber" bracelet
B. The "MTV x Safety" bracelet
C. The "MTV x Control" bracelet

Answers: 1. B  2. A  3. B  4. C  5. A

How'd you do? Now that you're all up on these VMA nominees, pick a favorite and take action for a related cause. And don't miss the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, August 25th, on MTV.

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