Contract Law Offer And Acceptance Quiz

When does an offer terminate automatically?

When the offeror dies or becomes incapacitated

When a counteroffer is made

When the offer is rejected by the offeree

When the offer is accepted

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Which of the following is an example of a valid acceptance?

A counteroffer presented to the offeror

A written agreement signed and delivered to the offeror

Ignoring the offer and later acting upon it

Asking for changes to the terms of the offer

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What happens if an offer is made with a condition precedent?

The offer is void unless accepted immediately

The contract will only become binding if the condition is met

The contract is immediately enforceable

The offer cannot be accepted under any circumstances

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In which case does silence generally amount to acceptance?

When silence is stipulated as the method of acceptance

When the offeror demands a response

Silence can never constitute acceptance

When there is an established course of dealings between the parties

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What constitutes an 'acceptance' of an offer in contract law?

An unequivocal agreement to all the terms of the offer

A silence in response to the offer

A conditional agreement to the offer

A request for further clarification

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What happens if an offeree accepts an offer after the offer has been revoked?

The offeror must consider reinstating the offer

The acceptance forms a binding contract

The acceptance is invalid as there is no longer a valid offer

The offeror is obligated to honor the contract

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When does the 'mirror image rule' apply in contract law?

It only applies to contracts signed in the presence of a notary

The rule applies only to verbal contracts

The acceptance can contain some minor changes to the offer

The acceptance must exactly match the terms of the offer without modification

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In which of the following cases is acceptance effective?

When a third party communicates the acceptance on behalf of the offeree

When the offeree remains silent but performs later

When the offeree has merely decided to accept but not communicated it

When communicated to the offeror by the offeree

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the 'postal rule' in contract law?

The offeror must receive the acceptance in person

An offer can only be accepted once the letter reaches the offeror

The postal rule only applies to verbal contracts

Acceptance is effective when the letter of acceptance is posted, not when it is received

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10.

In which of the following situations can an offer NOT be revoked?

When the offeror has changed their mind after an acceptance

When the offeree has already started performing in a unilateral contract

When the offer has been communicated but not yet accepted

When the offeror wishes to withdraw before acceptance

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11.

Which of the following is a valid way to communicate an offer?

By making an internal memo in a company

Via email, post, or verbal communication

Through silence or implied conduct

By posting terms without communicating them

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12.

What is the significance of 'revocation' in contract law?

It is the withdrawal of an offer by the offeror before it is accepted

It is the acceptance of an offer under different terms

It is the completion of the contract

It is the offeree rejecting the offer after acceptance

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13.

When is an offer considered to be accepted in electronic contracts?

When both parties meet in person to finalize the details

When the offeree starts drafting the acceptance

When the acceptance is received by the offeror electronically

When the offeree sends the acceptance

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14.

Which of the following can render an offer invalid?

A request for additional details

Acceptance by the offeree

A lapse of time specified in the offer

Agreement from both parties

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15.

What is a key characteristic of an offer in contract law?

It only needs to show intent without clarity

It must be clear, definite, and communicated to the offeree

It can be communicated through third parties only

It can be vague and open to interpretation

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16.

What is required for a contract to be considered legally enforceable?

Written documentation and a signature

Offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations

Offer and acceptance only

A verbal promise and an agreement

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17.

In contract law, what happens if an acceptance contains new terms?

The contract is immediately binding

It is considered a counteroffer, not an acceptance

It is automatically accepted by the offeror

It is treated as a conditional acceptance

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18.

What happens if an acceptance is not communicated to the offeror?

There is no binding contract

The contract is still valid

The offeror is assumed to know the acceptance

The contract is formed once the offeree mentally accepts it

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19.

What is the legal effect of a counteroffer?

It leaves the original offer open for further negotiation

It immediately forms a binding contract

It terminates the original offer and proposes new terms

It acts as an acceptance of the original offer

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20.

What does the 'battle of the forms' refer to in contract law?

A situation where two businesses exchange documents with different terms, and the last set of terms is considered accepted

A situation where both parties submit the same contract forms

A conflict between an offer and acceptance

A dispute over contract signatures

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21.

What is a bilateral contract?

A contract that requires performance by both parties before it is binding

A contract that can be formed by performance alone

A contract where only one party promises to perform

A contract where both parties exchange promises to perform

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22.

Which of the following best describes 'consideration' in contract law?

A condition that must be fulfilled before the contract is valid

Something of value exchanged between the parties

A promise to offer a gift

A mutual agreement to form a contract

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23.

What is the key difference between an invitation to treat and an offer?

There is no difference, they both lead to contract formation

An invitation to treat creates legal obligations

An offer cannot be revoked, while an invitation to treat can

An invitation to treat invites negotiation, while an offer is an intent to be bound by acceptance

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24.

Which of the following is an example of an invitation to treat?

Offering to sell a car for $10,000

Displaying goods on a shop shelf

Sending a signed contract to a client

Responding ‘yes’ to a job offer

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25.

Which of the following would NOT be considered a valid acceptance?

A clear, unequivocal ‘yes’ to the offer

Signing a contract as proposed

A request for further information

A verbal agreement over the phone

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26.

Which of the following best defines an 'offer' in contract law?

A promise to enter into a contract

A request for information from the other party

A proposal made with the intent to be bound by its acceptance

A casual statement made in negotiations

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27.

What is a unilateral contract?

A contract where both parties must make promises

A contract in which one party makes a promise that can only be accepted by performance

A contract that is automatically voidable

A contract that can only be accepted by written agreement

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28.

What is an 'option contract'?

A contract that does not require any formal acceptance

A contract that is formed after performance

A contract that keeps an offer open for a specific period in exchange for consideration

A contract where one party has the option to void the agreement

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29.

Which of the following is NOT required for a valid offer?

A formal written document

A clear intent to be bound by the terms

Specific terms to be agreed upon

A communication of the offer to the offeree

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30.

Which of the following would terminate an offer?

A mistake in the offer

Rejection by the offeree

Silence from the offeree

Acceptance by the offeree

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Time’s up

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Contract Law Offer And Acceptance – FAQ

What is meant by ‘offer’ in contract law?

An ‘offer’ in contract law refers to a clear and definite proposal made by one party (the offeror) to another (the offeree) to enter into a legally binding agreement. The offer must be communicated to the offeree and should outline the terms of the agreement, including essential details such as price and subject matter.

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