2/14/26, 12:39 PM Quiz: Memo and Brief Writing: JURI515: Legal Writing and Analysis (B05)
Quiz: Memo and Brief Writing
Due Feb 15 at 11:59pm
Points 50
Questions 21
Time Limit 60 Minutes
Instructions
The quiz:
Covers the Textbook material from Module 3: Week 3 — Module 4: Week 4.
Contains 21 multiple-choice, true/false, short answer, and matching questions.
Is limited to 1 hour.
Allows 1 attempt.
Is worth 50 points.
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module 4: Week 4.
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 27 minutes 45.5 out of 50 *
* Some questions not yet graded
Correct answers are hidden.
Score for this quiz: 45.5 out of 50 *
* Some questions not yet graded
Submitted Feb 14 at 12:38pm
This attempt took 27 minutes.
Question 1
pts
The three most common choices for the order of single-issue discussions include all of the
following, except:
Important issues
Threshold issues
Chronological order
Familiar order
, 2/14/26, 12:39 PM Quiz: Memo and Brief Writing: JURI515: Legal Writing and Analysis (B05)
Question 2
pts
An umbrella section can serve four main functions, which of the following is not one of those
functions.
Providing a place to state the governing rule(s).
Identifying the remaining issues and explaining the order in which they will be addressed.
Identifying any related legal issues not covered by the analysis.
Summarizing the sections of the code that will be covered.
Question 3
Not yet graded / 2 pts
A similarity or difference is legally significant if it relates to:
Your Answer:
A similarity or difference is legally significant if it relates to a material element, factor, or condition in the
governing rule of law that affects the outcome of the case. Only differences that change how the rule
applies are legally meaningful. [1]
[1] Linda H. Edwards, Legal Writing and Analysis ch. 16 (6th ed. 2020).
Question 4
pts
When deciding which similarities and differences are significant, it is essential to compare the
key terms (elements or factors) of the governing rule. In the following rule statement, what are
the two key terms (elements)?
A seller must disclose if:
1. the seller is a are of or should be a are of the defect, and
2. the defect is obvious.
Awareness and Obvious
Awareness and Defect
Defect and Obvious
Seller and Defect
Question 5
pts
Umbrella sections are
An explanation of the specific subsection.
An introduction so the reader will understand what will follow and why.
Quiz: Memo and Brief Writing
Due Feb 15 at 11:59pm
Points 50
Questions 21
Time Limit 60 Minutes
Instructions
The quiz:
Covers the Textbook material from Module 3: Week 3 — Module 4: Week 4.
Contains 21 multiple-choice, true/false, short answer, and matching questions.
Is limited to 1 hour.
Allows 1 attempt.
Is worth 50 points.
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module 4: Week 4.
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 27 minutes 45.5 out of 50 *
* Some questions not yet graded
Correct answers are hidden.
Score for this quiz: 45.5 out of 50 *
* Some questions not yet graded
Submitted Feb 14 at 12:38pm
This attempt took 27 minutes.
Question 1
pts
The three most common choices for the order of single-issue discussions include all of the
following, except:
Important issues
Threshold issues
Chronological order
Familiar order
, 2/14/26, 12:39 PM Quiz: Memo and Brief Writing: JURI515: Legal Writing and Analysis (B05)
Question 2
pts
An umbrella section can serve four main functions, which of the following is not one of those
functions.
Providing a place to state the governing rule(s).
Identifying the remaining issues and explaining the order in which they will be addressed.
Identifying any related legal issues not covered by the analysis.
Summarizing the sections of the code that will be covered.
Question 3
Not yet graded / 2 pts
A similarity or difference is legally significant if it relates to:
Your Answer:
A similarity or difference is legally significant if it relates to a material element, factor, or condition in the
governing rule of law that affects the outcome of the case. Only differences that change how the rule
applies are legally meaningful. [1]
[1] Linda H. Edwards, Legal Writing and Analysis ch. 16 (6th ed. 2020).
Question 4
pts
When deciding which similarities and differences are significant, it is essential to compare the
key terms (elements or factors) of the governing rule. In the following rule statement, what are
the two key terms (elements)?
A seller must disclose if:
1. the seller is a are of or should be a are of the defect, and
2. the defect is obvious.
Awareness and Obvious
Awareness and Defect
Defect and Obvious
Seller and Defect
Question 5
pts
Umbrella sections are
An explanation of the specific subsection.
An introduction so the reader will understand what will follow and why.
