Casablanca Quiz

What's Bogart doing on a dairy farm blog? Why must we leap from pondering newborn calves to remembering a famous movie from the 1940's? Can't this blogger stayed focused? No, she can't.

Sunday afternoon my college daughter unexpectedly made a visit home here to the farm. She and I enjoyed a pleasant, animated conversation, which is typical for us, as is an occasional heated argument. Such are the dynamics of our mother-daughter relationship.

As we were chatting along, my daughter suddenly said, "I've never seen Casablanca." I said, "Well, I think we have it on VHS, so let's watch it this afternoon, if you have time." She did, so we did, and I'm glad we did, for what a great story, well-told, is the movie, Casablanca! Well-told is the key, I believe.

In its honor, here's a Casablanca quiz for you. Don't feel bad if you don't know many of the answers-----I wouldn't know them either if I hadn't just watched the movie. If this prompts you to find a way to watch Casablanca ASAP, then this post's purpose will be fulfilled!

1. In what country is the city of Casablanca located? (2 words)

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2. Sam is first shown singing what song?

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3. What is Ilsa's last name?

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4. What is Ilsa's husband's name?

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5. What is Rick's last name?

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6. What was the name of Rick's bar in Paris?

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7. What is the name of Rick's rival bar in Casablanca......and the name of the man who runs it?

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8. Where did Rick hide the letters of transit?

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9. Rick rigged a roulette game to help a young Bulgarian man win enough money to buy an exit visa.......what was the winning number on the roulette wheel?

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10. What is the final line spoken in the film.......by whom to whom, and where were they?

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If you wish, post your answers in the comments section. If you don't wish.....that's fine, too. Just go watch the movie. I'll post answers to any unanswered questions in a couple days.

Casablanca is famous for its plethora of very memorable lines. What is your favorite? I have a few, or probably many......including:

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Rick to Ilsa, concerning the last time they saw each other in Paris: "......the Germans wore gray.......you wore blue." (Wow......focused awareness in the midst of chaotic distraction.)

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Rick to Ilsa: "Who are you really.....and what were you before? What did you do.......and what did you think, huh?" (Wow......the key to winning fair lady.......show interest in her.......especially in what she thinks. Better yet.....actually BE interested in what she thinks!)

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Rick to the desperate young Bulgarian woman: "Everyone in Casablanca has problems........yours may work out." (Wow.......optimism in the midst of pessimism.)

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Concerning the famous line "Play it again, Sam".......if anyone can find it in the movie, let me know. What is actually said is, "Play it, Sam." and "Sing it, Sam."

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Have a pleasant day, and remember.......The fundamental things apply, as time goes by.......