WEEK 3 QUIZ 1 July 14, 2021/in Uncategorized /by Davis QUESTION 1 Adam decided to play a practical joke on Linda, a coworker. As Linda was leaving the office one night, Adam, wearing a mask, stepped out from behind some bushes. He pointed a handgun made out of licorice at her and demanded her purse. He then pushed the candy gun to her head and told her if she told anybody he’d kill her. Linda was very scared during the whole incident. She did not think it was funny when Adam pulled the mask off and took a bite out of the gun as he gave her the purse back. Which statement is correct? a. Adam committed an assault but not a battery. b. Adam committed an assault and a battery. c. Adam committed a battery but not an assault. d. Adam committed neither an assault nor a battery since he used a candy gun and was only playing a joke on Linda. 3.5 points QUESTION 2 Which of the following statements is correct regarding the difference between tort and criminal law? a. Criminal law is prosecuted by the government. b. Tort law is prosecuted by the government. c. In criminal law, it is up to the injured party to seek compensation. d. Tort and criminal law both impose a punishment for the defendant including prison and/or a fine. 3.5 points QUESTION 3 Public officials can win a defamation case only by proving the defendant’s actual malice. True False 3.5 points QUESTION 4 Soledad tells Marco that she believes he was cheating on a biology exam and calls him a “cheater” to his face. She did not tell anyone else about her suspicions. Marco did not, in fact, cheat on the exam. Has defamation occurred? a. No, because no one else received the defamatory message besides Marco. b. No, because Soledad did not put her accusation in writing. c. Yes, because Marco’s feelings were hurt. d. Yes, because Soledad’s accusation was false. 3.5 points QUESTION 5 There are four elements to a defamation case, and the plaintiff in any kind of lawsuit must prove one of the four elements to prevail. True False 3.5 points QUESTION 6 Shortly after Brian started to work at Trevit, Inc., a coworker, Ann, began asking him out. Brian said no. Nevertheless, Ann persisted. One day Ann playfully but intentionally touched Brian “below the belt.” Which statement is correct? a. Ann committed the tort of battery. b. Ann committed the tort of slander. c. Ann defamed Brian. d. Ann committed the tort of trespass. 3.5 points QUESTION 7 Working out some frustrations after a bad game, Jessica angrily hits a baseball and then sees it is flying toward the umpire. She yells, “Watch out!” The umpire ducks and the ball misses him. Since there was no physical contact, no assault or battery occurred. True False 3.5 points QUESTION 8 Punitive damages are intended to punish the defendant for conduct that is extreme and outrageous. True False 3.5 points QUESTION 9 The First Amendment guarantee of freedom of speech is an absolute right. True False 3.5 points QUESTION 10 Don was standing in a cafeteria line holding a plate. Tim was upset with Don. Tim turned Don around and grabbed the plate out of Don’s hand. Tim then held the plate up and threatened to break it over Don’s head. Tim has committed a. a battery, but not an assault. b. an assault, but not a battery. c. both an assault and a battery. d. neither an assault nor a battery. "Get Help With Your Essay. If you need assistance with writing your essay, our professional essay writing service is here to help! Order Now https://essaysglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/logo-EG.png 0 0 Davis https://essaysglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/logo-EG.png Davis2021-07-14 14:24:592021-07-14 14:25:50WEEK 3 QUIZ 1