Q 01/05

On which US network does Pawn Stars air?

A) Discovery

B) A&E

C) History

D) TLC

Answer · why

C) History

It became the network's highest-rated series, which annoyed some viewers who missed the military documentaries.

Q 02/05

Which production company makes the show?

A) Leftfield Pictures

B) Pilgrim Studios

C) Original Productions

D) Magical Elves

Answer · why

A) Leftfield Pictures

Its founders, Brent Montgomery and Colby Gaines, got the idea during a 2008 weekend in Las Vegas.

Q 03/05

In which year did the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop open?

A) 1989

B) 1992

C) 1995

D) 1998

Answer · why

A) 1989

The Harrisons had waited for the city's population to hit 250,000 so a new pawn licence could be issued.

Q 04/05

In which year did the series debut?

A) 2007

B) 2008

C) 2011

D) 2009

Answer · why

D) 2009

The first episode aired on July 19, and the show climbed to No. 2 among reality series by 2011.

Q 05/05

Which reality show outranked it as the No. 2 reality series on TV in 2011?

A) Duck Dynasty

B) Jersey Shore

C) Keeping Up with the Kardashians

D) Deadliest Catch

Answer · why

B) Jersey Shore

That year Pawn Stars was pulling in 7.6 million viewers.