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Would You Hire a Rent-A-Cop? Trivia Quiz

The reputation of the rent-a-cop is not stellar, and they are often an object of scorn. Other times they may be portrayed as the underdog who saves the day. Here are a few examples of how various rent-a-cops have been depicted.

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

Author
mlcmlc

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
347,435

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1987, the movie "Rent-a-Cop" was released with Liza Minnelli playing a prostitute named Della. Who co-starred, not as a bandit, but as the retired policeman turned rent-a-cop? Hint

Bruce Willis

Burt Reynolds

Edgar Buchanan

Seema Biswas

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these alternative rock musicians released "Rent-a-Cop" on his "Supersunnyspeedgraphic, the LP"? Hint

Robert Smith

Ben Folds

Bill Berry

Gordon Gano

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Question 3 of 10

3. Originating in Canada, which of these animated television series includes Ron, the rent-a-cop and head of security at Galleria Mall? Hint

Clifford the Big Red Dog

6teen

The Ripping Friends

Totally Spies!

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which of these "Facebook" games, released in December 2010, can a rent-a-cop be purchased? Hint

Bejeweled Blitz

Playfish

CityVille

Big Blue Bubble

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these 2009 movies, set in West Orange Pavilion Mall, features a mild-mannered and ambitious mall cop, who heroically saves the day? Hint

Watchmen

The Hangover

Paul Blart: Mall Cop

The Dark Knight

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Question 6 of 10

6. What American punk rock group released "Rent a Cop Blues" on their "Pearly Gates" album in 1999? Hint

The KLF

Apocalyptica

Jughead's Revenge

Said the Whale

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Question 7 of 10

7. Radical Comics released a series starting in 2009 created by Rick Remender. Which of these series features Graham posing as a rent-a-cop for a bank while he plans a heist? Hint

Strange Girl

Punisher

Fear Agent

The Last Days of American Crime

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which William Gibson trilogy has rent-a-cop Berry Rydell as one of the main characters? Hint

Burning Chrome

Blue Ant Trilogy

Bridge Trilogy

Sprawl Trilogy

9. Digital Chocolate released a game for "Facebook" and "Google+" in 2011 in which Rob, the rent-a-cop, advises the player on how to survive and rebuild despite the throng of ghouls. Can you identify the game from those listed? Hint

Island Paradise

Ranch Town

Serf Wars

Zombie Lane

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Question 10 of 10

10. In this 2009 movie a flasher is terrorizing Forest Ridge Mall. In which of these films does mall security guard Ronnie Barnhardt try to catch the flasher and win the girl? Hint

Observe and Report

Duplicity

The Hurt Locker

Obsessed

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1987, the movie "Rent-a-Cop" was released with Liza Minnelli playing a prostitute named Della. Who co-starred, not as a bandit, but as the retired policeman turned rent-a-cop?

Answer: Burt Reynolds

This movie did not get rave reviews, in fact, both Burt Reynolds and Liza Minnelli were nominated for "Golden Raspberry Awards". The plot was considered tame, but the chemistry between Burt and Liza worked well. The soundtrack by Jerry Goldsmith, has been released twice, the second release as a more complete version.

2. Which of these alternative rock musicians released "Rent-a-Cop" on his "Supersunnyspeedgraphic, the LP"?

Answer: Ben Folds

This is one rent-a-cop's perspective that the best thing about the job is the access to all the girls!

I'm 'trolling food court for girls
Yeah, it's the best job in the world
They know they're safe with me
They love my little mustache
They love a man in uniform

Ben Folds formed the band Majosha with his friend Millard Powers in the 1980s, and for their very first gig, they won "Duke University's Battle of the Bands" in 1988.

3. Originating in Canada, which of these animated television series includes Ron, the rent-a-cop and head of security at Galleria Mall?

Answer: 6teen

The series was first broadcast in Canada in 2004. It ran four seasons, and has been made available on DVD. The show focuses on six sixteen year old characters, and their antics and issues with their first part-time jobs.

Ron is the prime antagonist of the show, trying to stop the antics of the teens. As the shows progress the audience learns that Ron used to be a prankster himself.

4. In which of these "Facebook" games, released in December 2010, can a rent-a-cop be purchased?

Answer: CityVille

CityVille, developed by Zynga, was released for "Facebook" and "Google+". The player can plan and develop their city as mayor. A mobile version was also been released for iPhones.

5. Which of these 2009 movies, set in West Orange Pavilion Mall, features a mild-mannered and ambitious mall cop, who heroically saves the day?

Answer: Paul Blart: Mall Cop

The movie stars Kevin James as Paul Blart. Blart has ambitions to become a state police officer, but can't pass the rigors of the exam. When robbers invade the mall and take hostages, Blart is influential in catching the crooks and saving the hostages.

6. What American punk rock group released "Rent a Cop Blues" on their "Pearly Gates" album in 1999?

Answer: Jughead's Revenge

Part of the lyrics are as follows:

"you think you'll come around here
and harass me
you think you'll stop us
but you're dead wrong
doughnuts and attitude
we just want to skate all day
and be left alone".

After the release of "Pearly Gates", "Archie Comics" filed a lawsuit which caused the band to change their name to Jugg's Revenge.

7. Radical Comics released a series starting in 2009 created by Rick Remender. Which of these series features Graham posing as a rent-a-cop for a bank while he plans a heist?

Answer: The Last Days of American Crime

In this series, the US government is planning to broadcast a signal that will inhibit anyone from even thinking about a crime. Rick Remender has been creating comics since 1999, and has worked for SLG Publishing, Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics and Marvel Comics among others. "Strange Girl", "Fear Agent" and "Punisher" are some of the comics that he has created.

8. Which William Gibson trilogy has rent-a-cop Berry Rydell as one of the main characters?

Answer: Bridge Trilogy

The Bridge Trilogy includes "Virtual Light", "Idoru" and "All Tomorrow's Parties". Berry Rydell appears in the first and third books of the trilogy. William Gibson is well known for coining the word "cyberspace" and for his first novel "Neuromancer", also the first of the Sprawl Trilogy.

Answer: Zombie Lane

The player must rebuild after an apocalyptic end of the world, and must find his/her missing spouse and dog. "Zombie Lane" was released in 2001.

10. In this 2009 movie a flasher is terrorizing Forest Ridge Mall. In which of these films does mall security guard Ronnie Barnhardt try to catch the flasher and win the girl?

Answer: Observe and Report

Barnhardt thinks he loves Brandi, but she gets involved with the policeman brought in to find the flasher. Barnhardt helps to catch the flasher and then ends up with a girl who's been loyal throughout.

Source: Author mlcmlc

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