Question

Adam decided to play a practical joke on Linda, a coworker. As Linda was leaving the office one night, Adam, wearing a mask, stepped out from behind some bushes. He pointed a handgun made out of licorice at her and demanded her purse. He then pushed the candy gun to her head and told her if she told anybody he'd kill her. Linda was very scared during the whole incident. She did not think it was funny when Adam pulled the mask off and took a bite out of the gun as he gave her the purse back. Which statement is correct?

A) Yes, as his conduct was intentional.
B) Yes, but only if Adam intended to cause Linda serious emotional distress.
C) No, since he was only playing a practical joke.
D) No, since Linda was not physically hurt by Adam.

Answer 1

A) Yes, as his conduct was intentional.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since in the question it is mentioned that adam decided to play a joke with the linda who is a coworker. Due to the acts of adam the linda was too scared during the whole incident

So as per the given options, the first option is correct as the act done by the adam is intentionally just for his fun

So, the option a is correct