Shakespeare In Love (1998) Movie Quiz
This quiz is all about romantic and comedy movie Shakespeare in Love (1998).
- 1.
What year did "Shakespeare In Love" win the best picture Oscar?
- A.
1964
- B.
1985
- C.
1998
- D.
1999
Correct Answer
C. 1998Explanation
"Shakespeare In Love" won the best picture Oscar in 1998.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which actress played Viola in the movie "Shakespeare in Love"?
- A.
Jennifer Aniston
- B.
Renee Zellweger
- C.
Gwyneth Paltrow
- D.
Catherine Zeta-Jones
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C. Gwyneth PaltrowExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How much does Shakespeare bet on whether or not love can be shown in a play in "Shakespeare In Love"?
- A.
75 Pounds
- B.
100 Pounds
- C.
50 Pounds
- D.
25 Pounds
Correct Answer
C. 50 PoundsExplanation
In the movie "Shakespeare In Love," Shakespeare bets 50 Pounds on whether or not love can be shown in a play.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How many Academy Awards did "Shakespeare in Love" win?
- A.
Five
- B.
Seven
- C.
Eight
- D.
Six
Correct Answer
B. SevenExplanation
"Shakespeare in Love" won seven Academy Awards.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which best describes Joseph Fiennes?
- A.
Nick Hudson On Soap "Another World"
- B.
Musician And Actress In "Set It Off"
- C.
Hispanic Actress In "Preciosa", "Sonadoras" And "La Segunda Noche"
- D.
Plays Will Shakespeare In "Shakespeare In Love"
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D. Plays Will Shakespeare In "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".Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which best describes actor Joseph Fiennes?
- A.
Title Role In "Shakespeare In Love"
- B.
Starred In "King Kong", "Tootsie"
- C.
Oscar Bid For "The English Patient"
- D.
Morrigan On TV's "Hercules"
Correct Answer
A. Title Role In "Shakespeare In Love"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.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who turned down the role that Gwyneth Paltrow plays in "Shakespeare In Love"?
- A.
Kate Winslet
- B.
Geena Davis
- C.
Drew Barrymore
- D.
Neve Campbell
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A. Kate WinsletExplanation
Kate Winslet turned down the role that Gwyneth Paltrow plays in "Shakespeare In Love".Rate this question:
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- 8.
How did Viola end up performing in the play "Romeo And Juliet" in the movie "Shakespeare In Love"?
- A.
The Actor Was Hurt
- B.
The Actor Quit
- C.
The Actor's Voice Changed
- D.
The Actor Was Sick
Correct Answer
C. The Actor's Voice ChangedExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 9.
At the end of "Shakespeare In Love", what play do Shakespeare and Viola start to write?
- A.
The Tempest
- B.
King Lear
- C.
The Winter's Tale
- D.
Twelfth Night
Correct Answer
D. Twelfth NightExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is the original name of Romeo's lover in the movie "Shakespeare In Love"?
- A.
Viola
- B.
Ethel
- C.
Lucy
- D.
Gwyneth
Correct Answer
B. Ethel -
- 11.
For which two films did Sandy Powell receive Oscar nominations for Best Costume Design in 1998?
- A.
Velvet Goldmine And Shakespeare In Love
- B.
Pleasantville And Shakespeare In Love
- C.
Beloved And Pleasantville
- D.
Shakespeare In Love And Beloved
Correct Answer
A. Velvet Goldmine And Shakespeare In LoveExplanation
Sandy Powell received Oscar nominations for Best Costume Design in 1998 for the films Velvet Goldmine and Shakespeare In Love.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Who directed the 1998 comedy, "Shakespeare in Love"?
- A.
David Mamet
- B.
John Madden
- C.
Richard Donner
- D.
Leonard Nimoy
Correct Answer
B. John MaddenExplanation
John Madden directed the 1998 comedy "Shakespeare in Love".Rate this question:
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- 13.
Who does Shakespeare dress up as in the movie "Shakespeare In Love"?
- A.
Viola's Nanny
- B.
Viola's Sister
- C.
Viola's Aunt
- D.
Viola's Cousin
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D. Viola's CousinExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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