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Donald E Westlake - 'Get Real' Quiz

This is one of the 'Dortmunder' stories by this captivating story-teller. I discovered his work by accident, and have read everything I could since find. Enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by barrywlj. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
barrywlj

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
319,133

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
148

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Question 1 of 10

1. This is an unusual plot for Dortmunder. Murch's mother meets a fare who wants the gang to do something. What? Hint

assassinate a film star

rob a bank

do a reality show

kidnap the President

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Question 2 of 10

2. Doug is currently producing a reality show, 'The Stand', in which the storyline requires the youngest son to marry at the end of the season. What problem prevents this? Hint

The show folds.

He is killed.

He is gay.

His fiancee is killed.

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Question 3 of 10

3. What happens to Darlene when her part falls through? Hint

She returns to North Flatte, Nebraska.

She goes on to star on Broadway.

She joins the gang cast.

She marries the older brother instead.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Given a choice, what crime scene does the gang actually choose as their target? Hint

The farm belonging to the Finches

The headquarters of 'Get Real',

Doug's apartment

The bank in North Flatte, Nebraska.

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Question 5 of 10

5. Doug and his boss decide to bring an actual actor in to join the gang. What is his contribution to be? Hint

Driver

Wall man

Lock man

Muscle

6. 'Combined Tool' being the floor in the building the gang is really interested in, they make elaborate plans to break in. When they return at night, they find the premises occupied by someone. Who? Hint

a Russian

a German

a Spaniard

an Israeli

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Question 7 of 10

7. Twice, Babe storms on set screaming that he's cancelling the show. Why? Hint

The gang gave him false personal details

Some cars are stolen from the building

Both of these reasons

Neither of these reasons

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Question 8 of 10

8. When the gang finally breaks into Combined Tool, Kelp is confronted by whom? Hint

A German

The police

Babe and Doug

An Asian

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Question 9 of 10

9. The gang searches the apartment for a safe. Where do they eventually find it? Hint

The bedroom

The kitchen

The living room

The bathroom

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Question 10 of 10

10. The reality show, now known as 'The Heist', is finally axed for good after instructions from above. What reason is given? Hint

The gang pulls out

Lack of funds

Morally unacceptable

Poor expectations of final product

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This is an unusual plot for Dortmunder. Murch's mother meets a fare who wants the gang to do something. What?

Answer: do a reality show

Stan Murch is one of the drivers for the gang. His mom drives cabs. Doug Fairkeep (the fare) wants to do a reality show around the gang committing a crime.

2. Doug is currently producing a reality show, 'The Stand', in which the storyline requires the youngest son to marry at the end of the season. What problem prevents this?

Answer: He is gay.

'The Stand' is about a normal, rural family trying to make a living operating a roadside fruit and vegetable stand. Kirby, the gay brother, refuses to have anything to do with Darlene.

3. What happens to Darlene when her part falls through?

Answer: She joins the gang cast.

Doug decides that Darlene Looper should join the gang as a 'gangster's moll'. The gang actually accepts this idea.

4. Given a choice, what crime scene does the gang actually choose as their target?

Answer: The headquarters of 'Get Real',

They choose the headquarters so that, if the police become involved, they can claim it was just a 'pretend' heist for the cameras.

5. Doug and his boss decide to bring an actual actor in to join the gang. What is his contribution to be?

Answer: Wall man

The actor, Ray Harbach, is brought in by Doug and Babe Tuck to keep an eye on the gang. He is accepted (suspiciously) because of his ability to climb walls. Stan is the driver, Andy the lock man and Tiny the muscle.

Answer: a German

Finding the premises heavily alarmed and protected by hand sensor locks, they plan entry through a window. When they see lights on, they climb their ladder and see a man eating cereal and reading 'Die Zeitung'.

7. Twice, Babe storms on set screaming that he's cancelling the show. Why?

Answer: Both of these reasons

First, the gang gave false details. This problem is overcome by paying them from an overseas company.
Second, cars are being stolen: by Stan, who has been replaced in the cast by Ray.

8. When the gang finally breaks into Combined Tool, Kelp is confronted by whom?

Answer: An Asian

Kelp goes in through the window and is caught by a strange Asian with a Glock. He overpowers him with a saucepan and lets the gang in.

9. The gang searches the apartment for a safe. Where do they eventually find it?

Answer: The kitchen

Having removed a lot of cash from the safe, they leave the premises seemingly untouched, hoping to come back later to complete the job.

10. The reality show, now known as 'The Heist', is finally axed for good after instructions from above. What reason is given?

Answer: Morally unacceptable

A moralistic executive much higher up the chain, pulls the plug because he believes the show glorifies criminals. The gang receives part payment, the crew is fired, and Babe and Doug move on to other positions.

Source: Author barrywlj

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