1. Lesson 5-1 Quiz Questions
Q: An individual who commits a reckless act without causing injury will probably not be convicted of a tort.
A: True

2. Lesson 5-1 Quiz Questions
Q: A tort is a crime against society.
A: False

3. Lesson 5-1 Quiz Questions
Q: Torts based on carelessness are classified as negligence.
A: True

4. Lesson 5-1 Quiz Questions
Q: Torts that are NOT based on carelessness or intent are classified as strict liability.
A: True

5. Lesson 5-1 Quiz Questions
Q: Under tort law, the duty not to injure another includes bodily harm, but not tha harming of someone’s reputation.
A: False

6. Lesson 5-1 Quiz Questions
Q: An employer can be held liable for the actions of an employee.
A: True
What is this called?
“Vicarious”

7. Lesson 5-1 Quiz Questions
Q: Children and insane persons can be held liable for injuring others.
A: True

8. Lesson 5-1 Quiz Questions
Q: A person who commits a tort may be sued for money damage.
A: True

9. Lesson 5-1 Quiz Questions
Q: All torts require that the breach of duty be intentional.
A: False

10. Lesson 5-1 Quiz Questions
Q: The four elements of a tort are duty, breach, injury and criminal intent.
A: False
Causation

11. Case
Josh is a 16 year old lifeguard at a Country Club. He gives swimming lessons to children while their parents are golfing. Josh is to make sure that no one dives into the pool from the side. Josh failed to warn a new girl named Juanita about this danger. Juanita sustained a serious neck injury when she hit her head on the concrete bottom of the pool. Who is liable for Juanita’s injury? Explain.

12. Case
Suppose Josh did not warn Juanita and she was not injured. Would he be guilty of a tort if her parents found out that she had not received this warning? Explain.