Desk Sale and Historical Context

The video discusses a field service desk from either World War II or the Korean War, highlighting its historical significance and use in military communication. The desk's robust construction is compared to a Sherman tank, emphasizing its durability. The video also covers the negotiation process for selling the desk at a pawn shop, concluding with a sale price of $150.

What was the initial assumption about the origin of the field service desk?

• It was from World War II or the Korean War.

• It was a modern replica.

• It was from the Vietnam War.

• It was from the Civil War.

What did the seller hope to achieve by visiting the pawn shop?

• To find a new job.

• To avoid getting wet.

• To get a high price for the desk.

• To buy a new desk.

What was the primary function of the desk during World War II?

• To write orders and memos.

• To display maps.

• To serve as a dining table.

• To store weapons.

What was one of the main challenges faced by runners during the war?

• Finding food.

• Avoiding enemy fire.

• Carrying heavy equipment.

• Navigating through forests.

What material was the desk compared to in terms of its durability?

• A wooden cabin.

• A steel bridge.

• A Sherman tank.

• A concrete wall.

What was the seller's initial asking price for the desk?

• $750

• $1000

• $1500

• $500

What was the buyer's initial offer for the desk?

• $300

• $200

• $150

• $100

What was the final agreed price for the desk?

• $200

• $250

• $150

• $100

How did the seller feel about the final price?

• Angry

• Satisfied

• Disappointed

• Indifferent

What was the seller's main reason for selling the desk?

• He needed money urgently.

• He wanted to buy a new desk.

• He was moving to a new house.

• He had no emotional attachment to it.