Casablanca
by Michael Curtiz
About_
This study guide accompanies a chapter-by-chapter exploration of the classic 1942 film Casablanca, tracing Rick
Blaine’s transformation from a cynical, detached café owner into a self-sacrificing hero amid the backdrop of World
War II. It examines the film’s central relationships—between Rick and Ilsa, Rick and Renault, and Rick and
Laszlo—as well as its historical context and visual storytelling techniques. Students will engage with factual recall,
critical analysis, a vocabulary crossword, and a character study of Rick Blaine. This study guide contains 65
questions across 5 chapter sections (50 Factual + 15 Critical), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus
Activity.
What’s Included_
This study guide features 5 sets of 10 Factual Questions with an answer key (50 total), 5 sets of 3 Critical Analysis
Questions (15 total), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity (8 traits + evidence prompt +
critical thinking question).
Target Grades_
Grades 10-12
Teacher Note_
This guide is designed to deepen students’ comprehension of narrative structure, characterization, and historical
context while sparking meaningful classroom discussion. The mix of factual and critical questions builds both recall
and analytical thinking, and the ready-made answer key saves valuable prep time — we hope it helps bring
Casablanca’s timeless themes to life for your students!