2.5 "The Minstrel's Shakedown" Quiz

Answer: Norman Grabowski

Grabowski, born on February 5th, 1933, was cast as Treble, one of The Minstrel's cohorts. He played the part for a total of two episodes. He has also guest starred on the TV series' "My Mother the Car", "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "The Mod Squad".

Answer: Remo Pisani

Pisani, born on February 17th, 1919, landed the role of Bass, another one of The Minstrel's henchmen, in this episode. He was in the role for a total of two episodes. He has also guest starred on the TV shows "Bonanza", "My Three Sons" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show"

Answer: Gotham City Stock Exchange

This episode started off at the Gotham City Stock Exchange where one person complained about being wiped out of money while another said he gained a lot through his stock. There were newspaper headlines which read that there had been panic at the stock exchange. The Minstrel then appeared on the television to send a message to everyone at the stock exchange.

Answer: President of the Gotham City Stock Exchange

Batman and Robin headed down to Gotham City Police Headquarters to talk with Commissioner Gordon and Chief O'Hara about The Minstrel. When they got there, Mr. Cortland arrived as well and Commissioner Gordon introduced him as the President of the Gotham City Stock Exchange. Mr. Cortland mentioned that the two of them had a mutual friend in Bruce Wayne.

Answer: True

While looking through the Gotham City Police Exchange, Batman and Robin made some comments that The Minstrel overheard at his hideout. The Minstrel mentioned to one of his cohorts, Octavia, that he knew the Dynamic Duo would not catch a problem there. He then referenced Batman as being a "second rate genius".

Answer: True

Batman mentioned to Mr. Cortland, Robin, Commissioner Gordon and Chief O'Hara that he believed The Minstrel had placed a microphone at the stock exchange in order to listen in on people. Mr. Cortland claimed that this was a genius move so Batman said that The Minstrel posed one of the deadliest threats ever seen in Gotham City. Batman said he would fight off The Minstrel based upon how The Minstrel would proceed.

Answer: Alfred

Down in the Batcave, Alfred brought Batman and Robin their lunch and both of them said that they had to do a little work before they could eat. Batman mentioned The Minstrel's name and this led to Alfred saying he had heard of him. Alfred also quipped that The Minstrel apparently had all the women swooning over his good looks and charm.

Answer: Gotham City Stock Exchange

Batman and Robin went to the communications room of the Gotham City Stock Exchange in order to check on a bug that The Minstrel had left there. The Minstrel appeared and blinded the Dynamic Duo with a device he had. Then, he played them a short song while he ran off.

Answer: Willow Street Warehouse

Batman and Robin went off to The Minstrel's hideout, which was shown to be at a place called the Willow Street Warehouse. While there, The Minstrel was seen preparing his cohorts for The Dynamic Duo's arrival since he suspected they would be there any minute. One of the henchmen was shocked that they would come that early in the day.

Answer: Reformer

Batman and Robin were captured and hoisted on a rotating spit so Batman encouraged The Minstrel to give up his life of crime since he could be a tremendous force of good in the world. The Minstrel said he was regretting doing away with The Dynamic Duo but felt as if he had to since he saw them as reformers, people whom he despised.

He then explained that there were super units to a grill below them, which would cook them to a rare, medium or well done setting.