Question 1

A 14-year-old who lives in the north purchases a winter coat and wears it for a few weeks. Thereafter he seeks to return the coat. He will not be successful because a winter coat is a ____________________ in the north.

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Question 2

____________________ is a favorable reputation producing an expectation of future business.

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Question 3

If one party to a contract made a unilateral mistake, the contract is voidable.

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Question 4

The purpose of the ______________________________ is to protect written contracts from modifications by alleged oral agreements made prior to signing.

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Question 5

In contract terms, how would you describe the following: "If the price is right, I will consider selling the chandelier in the lobby"?

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Question 6

A 600-room hotel is sold out for the weekend. To accommodate the anticipated diners in the restaurant, the restaurant manager ordered a larger quantity of fresh fish to be delivered by noon on Friday. The supplier failed to provide the fish. As a result, the hotel was unable to serve many items on the menu and lost business. To mitigate the loss, the restaurant should have ____________________________________________________________.

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Question 7

An oral contract made by a restaurant for the purchase of a freezer for $1,100 is enforceable in court.

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Under the Statute of Frauds, contracts for the sale of goods priced at $500 or more must be in writing to be enforceable, according to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).

Question 8

_________________________, one of the essential elements for a contract, means that the parties have truly agreed to the terms.

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Question 9

The following is an offer: "We have chicken, fish, and meat entrees."

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This statement is more of an informative statement or an invitation to treat rather than a specific offer. It simply lists available options without specifying terms for acceptance.

Question 10

Mutuality is established by an offer and an ____________________.

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Question 11

A representative from the National Association of Freelance Writers (NAFW) contracted with a hotel for convention services. After the contract was signed, the hotel orally agreed to include light hors d'oeuvres for a cocktail party without additional charge. True or false: The agreement for hors d'oeuvres is enforceable by the NAFW.

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The hotel's oral agreement to include light hors d'oeuvres for the cocktail party would likely be considered part of the contract between the NAFW and the hotel. As long as there is evidence of the oral agreement, such as witness testimony, the NAFW could potentially enforce the inclusion of hors d'oeuvres without incurring an additional charge. However, it is always best to get all agreements in writing to avoid any confusion or disputes.

Question 12

Grilled black bass is a very popular selection at the Colligan Restaurant. Due to toxic levels in the local river, the health department has prohibited eating bass caught there. Due to the popularity, however, the restaurant continues to serve the river bass. True or false: Diners who are served the bass from the river are legally obligated to pay for their own dinners.

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It is illegal for the restaurant to serve the black bass from the local river, and therefore, diners who are served this fish should not be obligated to pay for their meals.

Question 13

_________________________ refers to practices generally adhered to in a particular industry and are used to clarify an ambiguity in a contract.

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Question 14

An important reason for putting all contracts in writing is to avoid the _________________________ associated with oral contracts.

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Question 15

A primary reason that a contract for a catered event should be in writing is ____________________________________________________________________.

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Quiz 4: Contract Law and the Hospitality Industry