Shakespeare In Love (1998) Movie Quiz

1. Which best describes Joseph Fiennes?

Musician And Actress In "Set It Off"

Hispanic Actress In "Preciosa", "Sonadoras" And "La Segunda Noche"

Plays Will Shakespeare In "Shakespeare In Love"

Nick Hudson On Soap "Another World"

Joseph Fiennes is best described as an actor who played the role of Will Shakespeare in the film "Shakespeare in Love".

Explanation

Joseph Fiennes is best described as an actor who played the role of Will Shakespeare in the film "Shakespeare in Love".

2. Which best describes actor Joseph Fiennes?

Starred In "King Kong", "Tootsie"

Oscar Bid For "The English Patient"

Morrigan On TV's "Hercules"

Title Role In "Shakespeare In Love"

Joseph Fiennes is best described as the actor who played the title role in "Shakespeare In Love". This means that he portrayed the character of William Shakespeare in the film.

Explanation

Joseph Fiennes is best described as the actor who played the title role in "Shakespeare In Love". This means that he portrayed the character of William Shakespeare in the film.

3. At the end of "Shakespeare In Love", what play do Shakespeare and Viola start to write?

King Lear

The Winter's Tale

Twelfth Night

The Tempest

In the movie "Shakespeare In Love," at the end, Shakespeare and Viola start to write the play "Twelfth Night." This is evident from the fact that throughout the film, their relationship and experiences heavily influence the plot and characters of "Twelfth Night." Additionally, the movie ends with Viola's farewell to Shakespeare, where she mentions that she will be the inspiration for his next play, which is implied to be "Twelfth Night." Therefore, "Twelfth Night" is the correct answer.

Explanation

In the movie "Shakespeare In Love," at the end, Shakespeare and Viola start to write the play "Twelfth Night." This is evident from the fact that throughout the film, their relationship and experiences heavily influence the plot and characters of "Twelfth Night." Additionally, the movie ends with Viola's farewell to Shakespeare, where she mentions that she will be the inspiration for his next play, which is implied to be "Twelfth Night." Therefore, "Twelfth Night" is the correct answer.

4. What is the original name of Romeo's lover in the movie "Shakespeare In Love"?

Ethel

Lucy

Gwyneth

Viola

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Explanation

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5. How much does Shakespeare bet on whether or not love can be shown in a play in "Shakespeare In Love"?

100 Pounds

50 Pounds

25 Pounds

75 Pounds

In the movie "Shakespeare In Love," Shakespeare bets 50 Pounds on whether or not love can be shown in a play.

Explanation

In the movie "Shakespeare In Love," Shakespeare bets 50 Pounds on whether or not love can be shown in a play.

6. How did Viola end up performing in the play "Romeo And Juliet" in the movie "Shakespeare In Love"?

The Actor Quit

The Actor's Voice Changed

The Actor Was Sick

The Actor Was Hurt

In the movie "Shakespeare In Love," Viola ended up performing in the play "Romeo And Juliet" because the actor's voice changed. This suggests that the original actor who was supposed to play the role of Romeo was unable to perform due to a change in his voice, leading to Viola stepping in as a replacement.

Explanation

In the movie "Shakespeare In Love," Viola ended up performing in the play "Romeo And Juliet" because the actor's voice changed. This suggests that the original actor who was supposed to play the role of Romeo was unable to perform due to a change in his voice, leading to Viola stepping in as a replacement.

7. Which actress played Viola in the movie "Shakespeare in Love"?

Renee Zellweger

Gwyneth Paltrow

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Jennifer Aniston

Gwyneth Paltrow played the character Viola in the movie "Shakespeare in Love". This can be confirmed by checking the cast list of the movie or by watching the movie itself.

Explanation

Gwyneth Paltrow played the character Viola in the movie "Shakespeare in Love". This can be confirmed by checking the cast list of the movie or by watching the movie itself.

8. Who turned down the role that Gwyneth Paltrow plays in "Shakespeare In Love"?

Geena Davis

Drew Barrymore

Neve Campbell

Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet turned down the role that Gwyneth Paltrow plays in "Shakespeare In Love".

Explanation

Kate Winslet turned down the role that Gwyneth Paltrow plays in "Shakespeare In Love".

9. Who directed the 1998 comedy, "Shakespeare in Love"?

John Madden

Richard Donner

Leonard Nimoy

David Mamet

John Madden directed the 1998 comedy "Shakespeare in Love".

Explanation

John Madden directed the 1998 comedy "Shakespeare in Love".

10. What year did "Shakespeare In Love" win the best picture Oscar?

1985

1998

1999

1964

"Shakespeare In Love" won the best picture Oscar in 1998.

Explanation

"Shakespeare In Love" won the best picture Oscar in 1998.

11. How many Academy Awards did "Shakespeare in Love" win?

Seven

Eight

Six

Five

"Shakespeare in Love" won seven Academy Awards.

Explanation

"Shakespeare in Love" won seven Academy Awards.

12. Who does Shakespeare dress up as in the movie "Shakespeare In Love"?

Viola's Sister

Viola's Aunt

Viola's Cousin

Viola's Nanny

In the movie "Shakespeare In Love," Shakespeare dresses up as Viola's cousin. This suggests that Shakespeare disguises himself as a family member of Viola in order to be closer to her or to deceive others. The specific reason for this disguise is not provided in the question, but it can be inferred that it serves a purpose within the plot of the movie.

Explanation

In the movie "Shakespeare In Love," Shakespeare dresses up as Viola's cousin. This suggests that Shakespeare disguises himself as a family member of Viola in order to be closer to her or to deceive others. The specific reason for this disguise is not provided in the question, but it can be inferred that it serves a purpose within the plot of the movie.

13. For which two films did Sandy Powell receive Oscar nominations for Best Costume Design in 1998?

Pleasantville And Shakespeare In Love

Beloved And Pleasantville

Shakespeare In Love And Beloved

Velvet Goldmine And Shakespeare In Love

Sandy Powell received Oscar nominations for Best Costume Design in 1998 for the films Velvet Goldmine and Shakespeare In Love.

Explanation

Sandy Powell received Oscar nominations for Best Costume Design in 1998 for the films Velvet Goldmine and Shakespeare In Love.