Multiple$-$Choice Questions

$q,1.$ Odette believes that the Power Utility Corporation $($PUC$)$ discriminated against her on the basis of race. She files a suit against PUC under Title VII. To establish a prima facie case of employment discrimination, Odette must show that

a$.$ she is a member of a protected class.

b$.$ PUC has no legal defenses against the claim.

c$.$ discriminatory intent motivated PUC.

d$.$ no other firm in PUC's industry has committed a discriminatory act.

$q,2.$ Inez files an employment discrimination suit against Jiffy Delivery Service, under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, based on Jiffy's discharge of Inez. If Inez prevails in her prima facie case, one possible remedy for her would be

a$.$ an order to shutdown the employer's business.

b$.$ fines.

c$.$ imprisonment.

d$.$ reinstatement.

$q,3.$ Tenishia believes that she has been discriminated against on the job because she is a woman. She attempts to resolve the dispute with her employer, who decides that her claim has no basis. Tenishia's best next step is to

a$.$ file a lawsuit.

b$.$ secretly sabotage company operations for revenge.

c$.$ ask the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission whether a claim is justified.

d$.$ forget about the matter.

$4.$ Janet, who has a hearing impairment, applies for a position with Alpenrose Dairy. Janet is qualified but is refused the job because, she is told, $"$We can't afford to accommodate you with an interpreter." If Janet sues Alpenrose, she will

a$.$ win if Alpenrose has installed ramps for persons with disabilities.

b$.$ win if an interpreter would be a "reasonable accommodation."

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