Quiz: Introduction to Torts
Due Aug 31 at 11:59pm
Points 100
Questions 20
Time Limit 60 Minutes
Instructions
The quiz:
Covers the Learn material from Module 1: Week 1.
Contains 20 multiple-choice, true/false, and All-in-the-blank questions.
Is limited to 1 hour.
Allows 1 attempt.
Is worth 100 points.
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module 1: Week 1.
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 18 minutes 100 out of 100
Correct answers are hidden.
Score for this quiz: 100 out of 100
Submitted Aug 28 at 11:48pm
This attempt took 18 minutes.
Question 1
pts
A tort is a civil wrong in which a victim is compensated in the form of damages for the
injuries they suffer.
True
False
Incorrect
Question 2
pts
During a process known as _________________________, the judge instructs the jury on the
rules of law to be applied after which the jury will be requested to render a(n)
____________________ or ____________________ verdict.
, charging the jury; general; special
Question 3
pts
One of the reasons behind a pretrial conference is to clarify the issues and defenses to be
raised at trial.
True
False
Incorrect
Question 4
pts
An attorney gives an overview of his or her case and establishes the theme for the case
during _________________________, and tries to persuade the jury to [nd in his or her client’s
behalf during _________________________.
opening statement; closing arguments
Question 5
pts
The Restatement has been adopted in all states.
True
False
Question 6
pts
_________________________ is a tort in which no fault or intent must be shown.
strict liability
Question 7
pts
Tort law looks to the ______________ to determine if an action is universally regarded as
right or wrong.
public morality
Question 8
, pts
The Restatement is a set of guidelines created by the courts.
True
False
Question 9
pts
The plaintiff in a tort case has the burden of proving their case by a preponderance of the
evidence.
True
False
Question 10
pts
Attorneys give relatively little attention to jury instructions because they have little impact
on the outcome of a case.
True
False
Question 11
pts
If a defendant does not answer a complaint, a plaintiff can receive a summary judgment.
True
False
Question 12
pts
If there is a statute that exists for a case, the judge is mandated to follow it.
True
False
Question 13
pts
An attorney has an unlimited number of peremptory challenges.
True
False
Question 14
Due Aug 31 at 11:59pm
Points 100
Questions 20
Time Limit 60 Minutes
Instructions
The quiz:
Covers the Learn material from Module 1: Week 1.
Contains 20 multiple-choice, true/false, and All-in-the-blank questions.
Is limited to 1 hour.
Allows 1 attempt.
Is worth 100 points.
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module 1: Week 1.
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 18 minutes 100 out of 100
Correct answers are hidden.
Score for this quiz: 100 out of 100
Submitted Aug 28 at 11:48pm
This attempt took 18 minutes.
Question 1
pts
A tort is a civil wrong in which a victim is compensated in the form of damages for the
injuries they suffer.
True
False
Incorrect
Question 2
pts
During a process known as _________________________, the judge instructs the jury on the
rules of law to be applied after which the jury will be requested to render a(n)
____________________ or ____________________ verdict.
, charging the jury; general; special
Question 3
pts
One of the reasons behind a pretrial conference is to clarify the issues and defenses to be
raised at trial.
True
False
Incorrect
Question 4
pts
An attorney gives an overview of his or her case and establishes the theme for the case
during _________________________, and tries to persuade the jury to [nd in his or her client’s
behalf during _________________________.
opening statement; closing arguments
Question 5
pts
The Restatement has been adopted in all states.
True
False
Question 6
pts
_________________________ is a tort in which no fault or intent must be shown.
strict liability
Question 7
pts
Tort law looks to the ______________ to determine if an action is universally regarded as
right or wrong.
public morality
Question 8
, pts
The Restatement is a set of guidelines created by the courts.
True
False
Question 9
pts
The plaintiff in a tort case has the burden of proving their case by a preponderance of the
evidence.
True
False
Question 10
pts
Attorneys give relatively little attention to jury instructions because they have little impact
on the outcome of a case.
True
False
Question 11
pts
If a defendant does not answer a complaint, a plaintiff can receive a summary judgment.
True
False
Question 12
pts
If there is a statute that exists for a case, the judge is mandated to follow it.
True
False
Question 13
pts
An attorney has an unlimited number of peremptory challenges.
True
False
Question 14
