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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates say about the accusation that he is engaged in scientific pursuits?
(a) He admits to being a lover of science, dealing his defense another blow.
(b) He studied science only as a naive child of seven.
(c) He admits to pursuing science, but argues that science and religion are one and the same.
(d) He denies being engaged in any such pursuits.

2. What is the profession of Socrates?
(a) Tanner.
(b) Philosopher.
(c) Mason.
(d) Moneylender.

3. According to Euthyphro, when the Athenian people are pious, what happens?
(a) Neighboring Sparta suffers illness and death.
(b) The gods shun them.
(c) They feel better and work harder, with or without the gods.
(d) The gods reward them.

4. What is Euthyphro's second definition of piety?
(a) Piety is engaging in skillful service on behalf of the gods.
(b) Piety is preparing oneself for great rewards.
(c) Piety is behaving honorably despite ill fortune.
(d) Piety is fearing own's own mortality.

5. What sentence does Socrates suggest for himself?
(a) Instruction on how to be a better teacher.
(b) Death.
(c) A fine.
(d) Free meals at the hall of heroes.

6. According to Socrates, why would political life be dangerous for him?
(a) He is too tempted by power.
(b) He would become too absorbed by the affection and attention.
(c) He would try to help everyone, and despair when he could not.
(d) Those who fight for justice are killed.

7. What is Euthyphro's initial definition of piety?
(a) Piety is behaving according to a strict set of morals.
(b) Piety is following the arbitrary will of the universe.
(c) Piety is a faith to end all faiths.
(d) Piety is what is dear to the gods.

8. Why didn't Socrates bring his family to court?
(a) He did not want to garner pity.
(b) He thought the jury would hate him for the gesture.
(c) He did not want to look at his children and cry.
(d) He did not want to pay for the extra lodging costs.

9. Where does Apology take place?
(a) Sparta.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Rome.
(d) Athens.

10. What is Euthyphro's profession?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Merchant.
(c) Prosecutor.
(d) Philosopher.

11. Why is Socrates put on trial?
(a) For murder.
(b) For corrupting the youth.
(c) For indecent exposure.
(d) For embezzlement.

12. Which is the second of three Socratic dialogues written by Plato?
(a) Crito.
(b) Euthyphro.
(c) Apology.
(d) The Clouds.

13. According to Socrates, the philosopher who tells the truth ... ?
(a) Will be loved.
(b) Will be feared.
(c) Does not exist.
(d) Will be hated.

14. Why is Socrates heartened about the possibility of an afterlife?
(a) He will be able to properly plot his revenge upon the living.
(b) He will finally be the warrior he was destined to be.
(c) He will be able to visit oracles and learn about other lands.
(d) He will be able to continue his philosophical discussions there.

15. What city does Euthyphro take place in?
(a) Athens.
(b) Rome.
(c) Attica.
(d) Sparta.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the basic impression of Socrates' overall defense strategy?

2. Where does Euthyphro take place?

3. Which is NOT one of the insults lodged against Socrates by the citizens of Athens?

4. Who does Socrates believe speaks to him, as expressed in Euthyphro?

5. The Euthyphro is known as what kind of writing?

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