Mike Gets Angry Because Ben Made a Better Grade on a Test

question 21

Multiple Choice

Mike gets angry because Ben made a better grade on a test than he did.They get into an argument,and Mike takes a swing at Ben intending to hit him.Ben shoves Mike in order to avoid the blow.Which of the following is true regarding Ben's actions?

• A) Ben has committed a battery.
• B) Ben has committed both an assault and a battery.
• C) Ben has not committed an assault or a battery because he acted in self-defense.
• D) Ben cannot rely on self-defense because he was involved in the argument and not completely innocent.
• E) Ben cannot rely upon self-defense because his life was not in danger.

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