1. Twentieth Century Humanities: HUM2250
Professor Will Adams · Wadams5@valenciacollege.edu
Course Blog: hum2250-1800-sm.blogspot.com
Office hours by appointment · Building 2, Room 234
Class Meeting: Thursdays, 6:00 – 9:20 PM
Name: • Casablanca Film Response • Score: /32
1. During what time period is the film set? 9. What famous song does Rick have played
in the cafe that infuriates the Nazi officials?
2. In what city & country does the film
open? 10. What does Rick do for Victor and Ilsa in
the end?
3. How would you characterize Rick early in
the film? 11. What does Captain Renault then do for
Rick in the end?
4. What valuable things does Ugarte
acquire by murdering two German mail 12. Would you say that Rick is a strong
carriers? character or a weak character? Why or why
not?
5. What is the name of the chief of police
who is friendly with Rick? 13. Would you say that Ilsa is a strong or a
weak character? Why or why not?
6. Why does Victor Laszlo need what
Ugarte is selling? 14. What stance does the film seem to take
on love?
7. Why did Ilsa allow herself to fall in love
with Rick in Paris? 15. What point does the film seem to make
about the role of fate?
8. Why is Rick angry with Ilsa?
16. What are the major messages of the
film?