1. The basic purpose of tort law is to punish criminal wrongdoers. a. True b. False 2. Match the term to the correct definition. General Damages Intended to compensate or reimburse a plaintiff for actual losses. Compensatory Damages Intended to compensate individuals (but not companies) for the nonmonetary aspects of the harm suffered from a tort, such as pain and suffering. Special Damages Intended to compensate the plaintiff for quantifiable monetary losses, such as medical expenses. Punitive Damages Awarded in tort cases to punish the wrongdoer and to deter others from similar wrongdoing. 3. Steps toward limiting tort damages in a number of states include all of the following except: a. limiting the amount of punitive damages. b. limiting the amount of noneconomic general damages like pain and suffering. c. increasing the burden of proof in negligence cases. d. banning punitive damages. 4. Which of the following are the two broad classifications of torts? Select two. a. Criminal wrongs b. Unintentional torts c. Actionable torts d. Intentional torts 5. Because an intentional tort requires intent, a harmful motive is required. a. True b. False 6. A person who commits a tort is known as a: a. maladjustor. b. criminal. c. perpetuator. d. instigator. e. tortfeasor. 7. A person who engages in unexcused and harmful or offensive physical contact against someone else has committed: Select