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Consider the key terms in the list below. Then use these terms tocomplete the following exercises.tortintentional tortassaultbatterytrespassnuisancefalse imprisonmentdefamationinvasion of privacynegligencebreach of dutyproximate causestrict liabilitycontributory negligencecomparative negligenceassumption of risk1. In groups of two, define each term in the vocabulary.2. Create an infomercial, in which one student has completedChapter 4 and is trying to convince another student to study thechapter material. The first student will explain what he haslearned using the terms above.3. Present your infomercials to the class.4. As a class, vote to choose the best infomercial.5. In a paragraph, explain the strengths of the infomercial that youchose. How could you have improved your infomercial?Self-Check Quiz Visitthe UnderstandingBusiness and PersonalLaw Web site atubpl.glencoe.comand click on Chapter 4:The Law of Torts—Self-Check Quizzesto prepare for thechapter exam.Answer the following questions. Refer to the chapter foradditional reinforcement.6. How is an intentional tort different from an unintentional tort?7. Under today’s laws, to what extent do property owners own the airspace abovetheir land?8. What does the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 require federal agencies to do?9. What defenses can you use if you are faced with a negligence suit?10. Explain the difference between contributory negligence and comparative negligence.11. Explain how the tort of assault differs from the crime of assault.12. What types of people have a difficult time proving damage to their reputation aspart of defamation lawsuits?13. Why have some states started using the standard of comparative negligence?14. Under what circumstances may a defendant to a negligence suit claim the assumptionof risk defense?Chapter 4: The Law of Torts 95