Multiple Choice Questions:

1. An example of a superseding intervening force is

a. A lightning strike.

b. Medical malpractice.

c. A rescue attempt.

d. None of the above.

2. Contributory negligence in tort cases may be

a. A compete defense.

b. Raised only if the plaintiff was more at fault than the defendant

c. Raised only if the plaintiff and defendant were equally at fault

d. Available only to minors.

3. A state statute requires the owners of amusement parks to maintain their equipment in specific condition for the protection of their patrons. Mel, who owns an amusement park, fails to maintain the equipment as required, and Sid, a patron, is injured thereby. Mel’s violation of the statute may be held to constitute

a. Res ipsa loquitur.

b. Negligence per se.

c. A dram shop act.

d. None of the above.

4. Mark owns Blast Demolition Company. If a passerby is injured during a demolition by a Blast crew, under the theory of strict liability Mark must pay for the injury

a. Only if the crew intended to injure the passerby.

b. Only if the crew knew of the normal consequences of its actions.

c. Only if the injury was reasonable foreseeable.

d. Whether or not the crew was at fault.

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