Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Consent may constitute a defense to

a. Assault only.

b. Battery only.

c. Assault or battery.

d. None of the above.

2. Actual malice must be demonstrated for recovery of damages in an action for defamation brought by

a. A public figure only.

b. A private individual only.

c. Public figures and private individuals.

d. None of the above.

3. Which of the following could constitute conversion?

a. Purchase of stolen goods without knowing the goods were stolen

b. Theft of merchandise from a store

c. Failure to return property that was lent by the owner

d. All of the above

4. John carelessly bumps into Sally, knocking her to the ground. John as committed the tort of negligence

a. Only if Sally is injured.

b. Only if Sally is not injured.

c. Whether or not Sally is injured.

d. Under no circumstances.