1. Involuntary manslaughter usually requires

a. more than one actor 

b. intent to cause the outcome prohibited by law 

c. recklessness or gross negligence 

d. felony murder 

 

 

2. It is possible to be both a principal and an accessory before or after the fact.

a. True 

b. False 

 

 

3. Many states have different degrees of manslaughter. Frequently, they are divided into which of the following?

a. murder and manslaughter 

b. 1st degree murder and 2nd degree murder 

c. voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter 

d. 2nd degree murder and involuntary manslaughter 

 

 

4. Mr Brown throws a torch inside a house at precisely the same time the house is struck by lightning. The torch flickers and goes out while the lightning strike results in a fire that burns the house to the ground. Mr. Brown would most likely be found

a. guilty of arson 

b. guilty of attempted arson 

c. guilty of neither charge 

d. guilty of both charges 

 

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