Insights into the Pawn Business

Insights into the Pawn Business

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Life Skills, Fun

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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Jimmy Deramus discusses the highs and lows of the pawn business, emphasizing the unique items and collections that come through his shop. He shares his personal journey, starting from a small building to managing a vast collection of diverse items. The daily operations are unpredictable, and he values the historical significance of certain items. The video concludes with his personal identity as a Cajun poncho.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is considered the best aspect of the pawn business according to the video?

The people you deal with

The location of the shop

The variety of items

The profit margins

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many years ago did Jimmy Deramus start his pawn business?

30 years ago

27 years ago

15 years ago

10 years ago

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the size of the building where Jimmy started his pawn business?

500 square feet

1000 square feet

1200 square feet

800 square feet

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many items does Silver Dollar have under one roof?

50 thousand

75 thousand

105 thousand

150 thousand

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What types of items does Silver Dollar accept?

Only electronics

Only antiques

Only jewelry

Anything and everything

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the best part of the business according to Jimmy?

The profit

The employees

The unique items

The location

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Jimmy emphasize about the items with historical value?

They are sold quickly

They are ignored

They receive personal attention

They are stored separately

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Jimmy describe a typical day at the pawn shop?

Very predictable

Full of routine tasks

Unpredictable and varied

Always busy with customers