Quiz on בבא מציעא מא

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May a stolen object simply be returned to its place, or must the owner be informed?
1. It may simply be returned to its place.
2. The owner must be informed.
3. It’s a Machlokes whether the owner must be informed.
4. Only when returning animals must the owner be informed.
5. It depends on the owner’s temperament.
When is a Shomer Chayav for the object when he moved it from its designated place?
1. When he moved it to steal it.
2. When he moved it to use it as a ladder, and Shlichus Yad doesn’t require Chisaron.
3. When he moved it to use it as a ladder, and Shlichus Yad requires Chisaron.
4. Answers A and B.
5. Answers A and C.
In what way is a Shomer Chinam more Chamur than a Shomer Sachar?
1. None.
2. He must watch the object better, since he receives public respect for watching the object without demanding payment.
3. A Shomer Chinam is obligated in a Shevua in more cases than a Shomer Sachar is.
4. We are quicker to assume Peshia when the object is lost; since he isn't being paid for watching it like a Shomer Sachar is, we assume that he didn’t do a good job.
5. A Shomer Chinam must pay Kefel if he says that the object was stolen, and in reality he stole it. A Shomer Sachar need not.
Can a Shoel’s obligation in Shleechus Yad teach us of a Shomer Chinam’s and Shomer Sachar’s as well?
1. Yes, the Shoel may use the object, and he is still Chayav for wrongful use. Certainly these Shomrim who may not use the object!
2. Yes, a Hekesh is made from a Posuk discussing one Shomer to the next.
3. No. We don’t compare one Shomer to another.
4. No, a Shoel is always Potur, for he may use the object.
5. No, they are different; a Shomer Chinam’s and Shomer Sachar’s Shleechus Yad is any use. A Shoel’s Shleechus Yad is only wrongful use.
Why does the Shomer come to Beis Din?
1. To be judged.
2. To swear.
3. To complain about the way that he is being treated.
4. To return the object, before the court.
5. He can choose the reason!