Which of the following is explicitly listed as a permitted vow type in Halachah 1?
Halachah 1 lists three permitted vow categories: vows of coercion, vows of exaggeration, and vows of encouragement. Anger, mitzvah-fulfillment, and witnessing are not factors that determine whether a vow is in these special categories.
Question 2
When one is forced by tax collectors to take a vow, what mental act does the Rambam require?
Halachah 2 rules that in coerced vows, the person must inwardly intend a permitted limitation (such as 'only for today'). Since he is under duress, he may rely on his heart's intent even though his spoken words suggest otherwise — his mouth and heart are not in concord.
Question 3
Who is qualified to release a vow according to Halachah 5?
Halachah 5 parallels the laws of oath-release: a vow requires either a distinguished sage or, in the absence of one, three ordinary laypeople. The individual cannot release his own vow unilaterally through regret — an external authority is required.
Question 4
If A vows, B says 'and also me,' and C says 'and also me,' and then A's vow is released — what is the outcome?
Halachah 9 explains that B's and C's vows are dependent on A's. When A's foundational vow is released, the vows built upon it have no basis and are automatically released as well. Releasing the root releases all the branches.
Question 5
If someone vows to fast on ten unspecified days and, during one such fast, must eat at a mitzvah feast — what is the ruling?
Halachah 16 rules that since no specific days were designated at the time of the vow, the person retains flexibility. He may eat at the mitzvah feast and substitute another day for the interrupted fast. This contrasts with a vow specifying 'today,' where breaking the fast obligates him to complete it regardless.