Defenses and Privileges in Libel Law Quiz

Test your knowledge on defamation law defenses, including privileges and key concepts like 'actual malice'.

#1

Which of the following is not a defense against libel?

Truth
Privilege
Consent
Fair comment
#2

Which of the following is not a common defense in libel cases?

Truth
Privilege
Fair comment
Negligence
#3

Which of the following is not a type of defamation?

Slander
Libel
Perjury
Trade libel
#4

Which of the following is not a common defense against a libel claim?

Truth
Privilege
Opinion
Negligence
#5

What is the legal term for a false statement made with the intent to harm someone's reputation?

Slander
Libel
Defamation
Malice
#6

Which of the following is not an example of a privilege defense in libel law?

Absolute privilege
Qualified privilege
Neutral reportage privilege
Fair report privilege
#7

What is the term for a statement that is considered defamatory on its face, without the need for additional context or explanation?

Slander per se
Libel per se
Innuendo
Actual malice
#8

Which of the following is not a key element of a defamation claim?

Publication
Identification
Opinion
Harm
#9

What is the term for a legal defense that protects the republication of defamatory statements made by others?

Truth
Privilege
Republication defense
Neutral reportage
#10

In libel cases, what does 'actual malice' refer to?

Intentional falsehood
Negligence
Harmful statement
Emotional distress
#11

Which landmark U.S. Supreme Court case established the 'actual malice' standard for libel involving public figures?

New York Times Co. v. Sullivan
Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc.
Curtis Publishing Co. v. Butts
Hustler Magazine v. Falwell
#12

What is the term for the amount of harm or damage that must be proven in a defamation case?

Burden of proof
Clear and present danger
Actual malice
Quantum of damages
#13

In libel law, what does the 'neutral reportage' privilege protect?

Reporting on government proceedings
Accurate reports on newsworthy topics
Fair comment and criticism
Fair and accurate reports on matters of public concern
#14

What is the term for damages awarded to compensate for the harm to reputation, without requiring proof of financial loss?

Punitive damages
Special damages
Nominal damages
General damages

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