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Consider the key terms in the list below. Then use these terms tocomplete the following exercises.donordoneepatentcopyrighttrademarkbailmentbailormutuumreasonable caretortious baileepersonal propertytangible personal propertyintangible personal propertyabandoned propertyintellectual propertygross negligencegratuitous bailmentsslight negligenceordinary negligence1. Prepare a two-minute speech about personal property andbailment. Use at least 12 of the key terms listed above inyour speech.2. Give your speech in front of a classmate, and listen carefullywhile your classmate does the same.3. Compare and contrast your speeches. What terms were used byyour classmate? What are the differences between your speeches?What are the similarities?Visit the UnderstandingBusiness and PersonalLaw Web site atubpl.glencoe.com andclick on Chapter 17:Personal Propertyand Bailments—Self-Check Quizzesto prepare for thechapter exam.Answer the following questions. Refer to the chapter for additional reinforcement.4. Who may obtain: (1) patents, (2) copyrights, and (3) trademarks?5. What rights does each of the items listed in question 4 grant, and for how longare these rights granted?6. In what way does a mutual-benefit bailment differ from a gratuitous bailment?7. Cite methods of acquiring ownership of personal property.8. What is the difference between a transient and a lodger?9. What is credit card blocking, and why is it used?10. Under what circumstances may common carriers refuse goods?Chapter 17: Personal Property and Bailments 381