Mr. Finkel was an avid (殷切的，有着强烈爱好的) gardener who was very proud of his landscaping (景观美化) and horticultural (园艺的) skills. Unfortunately, Mr. Finkel’s hobby caused the death of a neighbor after he planted a tree in his backyard (后院,). How could his gentle pastime (消遣，娱乐) have turned deadly?
Clues:
Q: Did the tree obstruct (阻隔) or hinder anyone’s view?
A: No.
Q: If Mr. Finkel had planted the same tree in a different spot in his yard, would the outcome have been the same?
A: No.
Q: If Mr. Finke; had planted the tree a day later or a day earlier, would he have been responsible for his neighbor’s death?
A: No.
Key: on the next page