Mike Gets Angry Because Ben Made a Better Grade on a Test

Multiple Choice

Mike gets angry because Ben made a better grade on a test than he did.They get into an argument,and Mike takes a swing at Ben intending to hit him.Ben shoves Mike in order to avoid the blow.Which of the following is true regarding Ben's actions?

A) Ben has committed a battery.
B) Ben has committed both an assault and a battery.
C) Ben has not committed an assault or a battery because he acted in self-defense.
D) Ben cannot rely on self-defense because he was involved in the argument and not completely innocent.
E) Ben cannot rely upon self-defense because his life was not in danger.