Quiz 2 Torts
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Question 1
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Respondeat superior is a defense to negligence.
A) True
B) False
Question 2
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Product liability is an area of tort law that looks at the responsibility of the manufacturer or vender of a product to ensure that products are safe and do not cause injury.
A) True
B) False
Question 3
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Torts fall into only two categories, intentional torts and negligent torts.
A) True
B) False
Question 4
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Punitive damages are awarded to compensate an injured person for medical expenses,
loss of income, and pain and suffering.
A) True
B) False
Question 5
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Through tort law, society compensates those who suffer injuries as a result of others' wrongful conduct.
A) True
B) False
Question 6
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In the tort of trespass to land, there must be an injury to the land.
A) True
B) False
Question 7
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The reasonable person standard is the test that the court will apply in determining the duty of care.
A) True
B) False
Question 8
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Consent is a defense to an allegation of both assault and battery.
A) True
B) False
Question 9
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Contributory negligence is a valid defense to negligence.
A) True
B) False
Question 10
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An owner of a business cannot be held responsible for the negligent actions of an employee.
A) True
B) False
Question 11
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An element of __________ is intentionally putting another person in reasonable apprehension of an imminent harmful or offensive contact.
A)
assault
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B)
negligence
C)
trespass
D)
intentional infliction of emotional distress
Question 12
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Which of the following is not included in the test to determine whether a tort has been committed?
A)
duty
B)
tortfeasor
C)
breach
D)
damages
Question 13
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Manuel is walking past Thomas's house when he hears a smoke alarm going off. He also hears a child calling for help and sees smoke coming from a window. Manuel rushes into Thomas's house, finds the child and brings it outside. If Thomas sues Manuel for trespass to land, Manuel's defense will probably be
A)
self-defense.
B)
the reasonable person defense.
C)
defense of others.
D)
consent.
Question 14
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Pete takes Katie on a date. At the end of the date, Pete asks Katie if he can kiss her. Katie nods and Pete kisses her. The next day Katie is mad that Pete has not called her so she sues him for battery for kissing her. Pete's defense to the allegation of battery will be
A)
self-defense.
B)
defense of others.
C)
consent.
D)
legal responsibility.
Question 15
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Which is not an element of strict liability?
A)
breach of duty
B)
actual and proximate cause
C)
intent to cause damage
D)
absolute duty
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