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Defamation Act Quiz

Authored by Safrena Noreen Malek

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12th Grade

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Defamation Act Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of defamation according to the text?

The act of physically harming someone

The act of lowering a person's reputation in society

The act of stealing someone's property

The act of spreading false rumors about someone

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT an element of defamation as mentioned in the text?

Words must be published

Words must be spoken in a foreign language

Words must refer to the plaintiff

Words must be defamatory

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between libel and slander based on the text?

Libel is defamation in a permanent form while slander is in a temporary form

Libel involves spoken words while slander involves written words

Libel is difficult to prove while slander is easy to prove

Libel is defamation in a temporary form while slander is in a permanent form

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the legal term for the communication of words to at least one person other than the person defamed?

Publication

Privilege

Justification

Apology

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What must a plaintiff prove to establish a case of defamation?

That the statement was made in a private conversation

That the statement was false and damaging

That the statement was made by a public figure

That the statement was made in a foreign language

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