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Quiz about Donald E Westlake  Get Real
Quiz about Donald E Westlake  Get Real

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.
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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


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


Question 3 of 10
3. What happens to Darlene when her part falls through? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Given a choice, what crime scene does the gang actually choose as their target? Hint


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


Question 6 of 10
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


Question 7 of 10
7. Twice, Babe storms on set screaming that he's cancelling the show. Why? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. When the gang finally breaks into Combined Tool, Kelp is confronted by whom? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The gang searches the apartment for a safe. Where do they eventually find it? Hint


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



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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.
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?

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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