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Consumer Law Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a contract?

a)
A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties.
b)
A contract is a verbal agreement
c)
A contract is a piece of paper
d)
A contract is a type of currency
2.

What is a mortgage and how does it work?

a)

A mortgage is a loan used to purchase a home, where the borrower agrees to pay back the loan amount plus interest over time, with the home serving as collateral.

b)

A mortgage is a credit card used to pay for home purchases.

c)

A mortgage is a type of insurance for homeowners.

d)

A mortgage is a government grant to help people buy homes.

3.

What is the difference between a mortgage and a lease?

a)
Owning vs. borrowing
b)
Renting vs. buying
c)
Loan vs. agreement
d)
Ownership vs. renting
4.

What are the responsibilities of the renter?

a)
Walking the landlord's dog
b)
Painting the property without permission
c)
Subletting the property without notifying the landlord
d)
Paying rent on time, maintaining the property, following lease terms, notifying landlord of repairs
5.

What are the different types of terms for a rental agreement?

a)

lifetime leases

b)

yearly leases

c)

weekly leases

d)

fixed-term leases, month-to-month leases, subleases

6.

What is tenancy at will?

a)
A rental agreement that lasts for a specific period of time
b)
A rental agreement that can only be terminated by the landlord
c)
A rental agreement that automatically renews every month
d)
A rental agreement that can be terminated at any time by either the landlord or the tenant without any specific reason.
7.

What are the elements of a contract?

a)
offer, acceptance, consideration, illegal capacity, legal purpose
b)
offer, rejection, consideration, legal capacity, legal purpose
c)
offer, acceptance, consideration, legal capacity, illegal purpose
d)
offer, acceptance, consideration, legal capacity, legal purpose
8.

What is an unconscionable contract?

a)
An unconscionable contract is a contract that is easily understood by both parties.
b)
An unconscionable contract is a contract that benefits both parties equally.
c)
An unconscionable contract is a contract that is legally binding in all cases.
d)
An unconscionable contract is a contract that is so one-sided and unfair to one party that it is considered oppressive and unconscionable.
9.

Can minors be held liable for a contract?

a)

Yes

b)

Maybe

c)

No

d)

Sometimes

10.

How does the bank decide who qualifies for a loan?

a)
Through a random lottery system.
b)
By flipping a coin.
c)
Based on credit score, income, employment history, debt-to-income ratio, and collateral.
d)
Based on shoe size, favorite color, and pet's name.
11.

Can minors qualify for a credit card?

a)
Rarely
b)
Maybe
c)
Yes
d)
No
12.

How can the bank decide who qualifies for a credit card?

a)
Ask for a letter of recommendation from a friend
b)
Choose applicants based on their favorite color
c)
Randomly select individuals without any criteria
d)
Assess credit score, income, employment status, and debt-to-income ratio.
13.

Which answer best describes loan sharking?

a)
Borrowing money from a bank at a low interest rate
b)
Investing in a high-risk stock market
c)
Donating money to a charity organization
d)
Lending money at extremely high interest rates with threats of violence for non-payment.
14.

A legal contract between the tenant and the landlord, specifying the responsibilities and rights of both parties.

a)
lease
b)
paper
c)
signing your life away
d)
loose
15.

A person who rents a property is called a?

a)
landlord
b)
rentee
c)
tenant
d)
lease 
16.

What is an example of an acceleration clause?

a)
Provision in a loan agreement allowing borrower to demand immediate repayment
b)
Provision in a loan agreement allowing lender to demand immediate repayment
c)
Clause in a lease agreement allowing tenant to extend the lease term
d)
Stipulation in a contract allowing parties to renegotiate terms
17.

Contracts are the agreements between two or more parties that create obligations.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Give an example of bill consolidation

a)

Consolidating credit card debt into a personal loan with a lower interest rate.

b)

Ignoring bills and hoping they go away

c)

Taking out a payday loan to pay off bills

d)

Transferring debt to a new credit card with a higher interest rate

19.

What is a balloon payment?

a)

A balloon payment is a payment made to purchase a balloon.

b)

A balloon payment is a type of payment made with a credit card.

c)

A balloon payment is a small, monthly installment made at the beginning of a loan term.

d)

A balloon payment is a large, lump sum payment made at the end of a long-term loan.

20.

What is the major difference between creditors and debtors?

a)
Creditors lend money, while debtors borrow money.
b)
Creditors are individuals, while debtors are companies.
c)
Creditors have no financial obligations, while debtors have multiple debts.
d)
The major difference between creditors and debtors is that creditors are owed money, while debtors owe money.