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The one element necessary for an offer to be effective is a price based on market value.

A) True
B) False

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In general, advertisements are considered evidence of an intention to enter into a contract.

A) True
B) False

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The offeror's intention to become bound by the offer must be subjectively clear.

A) True
B) False

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Big Celebrations Inc. (BCI) sells fireworks, sparklers, party favors, and other entertainment items. BCI offers to sell a thousand pounds of XYZ fireworks to Andrew for $1,200 and specifies that the offer must be accepted by U.S. mail. Before Andrew can reply, Andrew's state enacts a law banning the sale of fireworks. Meanwhile, Beth learns from Andrew about BCI's offer to Andrew and sends a letter to BCI by U.S. mail stating, "I accept your offer for the sale of XYZ fireworks for $1,200." In Beth's state fireworks are legal. Is BCI's offer to Andrew still valid? Does BCI have a contract with Beth? Why or why not? Explain.

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BCI made a valid offer to Andrew to sell...

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A n expression of a willingness to discuss the possibility of entering into a contract is not an offer.

A) True
B) False

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Before the UETA applies, each party to a transaction must agree to conduct it by electronic means.

A) True
B) False

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Anton tells Brooke, who has no knowledge of Shakespearean comedy, that he will tutor her in the subject for $50. As an offer, this is


A) effective.
B) not effective because comedy is not a serious subject.
C) not effective because Anton's tutoring will be subjective.
D) not effective because Brooke has no knowledge of the subject.

E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Courts normally have enforced the terms of click-on agreements in the same way as terms of other contracts.

A) True
B) False

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An offer cannot be terminated by action of the parties.

A) True
B) False

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Simply inquiring about an offer constitutes rejection.

A) True
B) False

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Owen decides to sell his ranch, Pine Ridge, in a live auction. When the auctioneer puts the property up for bids, it will be


A) an offer.
B) an invitation to submit offers, not an offer itself.
C) a circular, not an offer.
D) a price list, not an offer.

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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Fuel Refining Inc. offers Gina a job as a technician. N o time for acceptance is specified in the offer. The offer will terminate


A) after a reasonable period of time.
B) after a work week (five business days) .
C) after a month (thirty calendar days) .
D) never.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

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The mailbox rule states that acceptance takes effect at the time the communication is sent via the mode authorized by the offeror.

A) True
B) False

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Rafi offers to sell his sailboat, Sea Siren , to Tara for $50,000. Referring to the prices for similar vessels, Tara says, "I'll pay no more than $40,000." Rafi's offer is


A) still open.
B) terminated.
C) rejected and subject to a counteroffer.
D) revoked.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Shipping Corporation enters into contracts with distributors and other buyers in e-commerce and in traditional commerce. The UETA applies, if at all, only to those transactions in which the parties agree to use


A) electronic means.
B) paper documents.
C) cross-checks to orally verify the terms.
D) notarized documents.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Beth goes to Dr. Carl for surgery. Carl says that Beth should be healed within a week. Beth is not healed within a week. With respect to breach of contract, Carl is


A) liable.
B) not liable, because surgery is not a serious subject for a contract.
C) not liable, because his statement was an opinion.
D) not liable, but Beth chose Carl for the surgery.

E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Corner Store posts on its website an offer of a reward for information leading to the apprehension of a certain criminal. This offer could normally be terminated by


A) a post on the website.
B) a notice in the local newspaper.
C) a sign in the store.
D) apprehension of the criminal.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Brie buys a subscription to music provided by Concerto, an online streaming service. Before gaining access, Brie must agree to a provision stating that she will not make and sell copies of the music. This provision is


A) a forum selection clause .
B) a click-on agreement .
C) the mirror image rule.
D) the mailbox rule .

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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An offer made in anger or undue excitement is still an effective offer.

A) True
B) False

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Coffee Beans Inc. offers to buy Brewing Company's roasting services for $10,000. Brewing responds that the price is too low and states that its roasting services cannot be provided for less than $15,000. In this case, the offer is


A) terminated.
B) valid for a reasonable time.
C) valid for the period of time prescribed by a state statute.
D) valid until Coffee Beans revokes the offer.

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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