chapter 20

E MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. Noel's Ski Shop sells a pair of skis to Fred. When he first uses the skis, they snap in two. The cause is something that Noel did not know about and could not have discovered. If Fred sues Noel, he will likely a. win, because Noel breached the merchant's implied duty of inspection. b. win, because Noel breached the implied warranty of merchantability. c. lose, because Noel knew nothing about the defect that made the skis unsafe. d. lose, because consumers should reasonably expect to find on occasion that a product will not work as warranted. 2. Tyler Desk Corporation writes in its contracts, in large red letters, "There are no warranties that extend beyond the description on the face hereof." The disclaimer negates a. the implied warranty of merchantability. b. the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. c. the warranty of title. d. all of the above warranties. 3. Eagle Equipment sells motor vehicle parts to dealers. In response to a dealer's order, Eagle ships a crate with a label that reads, "Crate contains one 150-horsepower diesel engine." This statement is a. an express warranty. b. an implied warranty of merchantability. c. an implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. d. described by none of the above. 4. B&B Sales, Inc., sells drones. A B&B salesperson claims, This is the finest drone ever made." This statement is a. an express warranty. b. an implied warranty of merchantability. c. an implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. d. described by none of the above