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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What explains Socrates' stance on political activity?
(a) A divine voice in his head told him how to behave.
(b) He listens to his friends.
(c) His father, a politician, was killed because of his position.
(d) He listens to his students.

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

4. What does Socrates tell the jury after his sentence is decided?
(a) His students will visit more harm upon the city than he ever could.
(b) He will have his revenge, if not in this life, then the next.
(c) He is truly sorry for what he did.
(d) He thanked them for their service to the community.

5. Euthyphro covers which section of Socrates' legal ordeal?
(a) Trial.
(b) Imprisonment.
(c) Execution.
(d) Arrest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What verdict does the jury deliver in Socrates' trial?

2. Why does Socrates compare himself to a subhuman pest?

3. What happens when youthful Athenians follow Socrates' philosophical teachings?

4. Which is the second of three Socratic dialogues written by Plato?

5. Which god does Euthyphro admire above all others?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Socrates, what reputation does he suffer from in Athens? How is this reputation related to Aristophanes' Clouds?

2. What special connection to divinity does each character in Euthyphro claim to possess?

3. Is Socrates innocent or guilty of the charges against him, in the eyes of Athens and its legal system?

4. What does the "voice" in Socrates' head tell Socrates at the end of Euthyphro? How does Socrates respond?

5. How does Euthyphro respond to Socrates' counter of his second definition of piety? What is the result of the conversation?

6. What final definition of piety is arrived at by the end of Euthyphro?

7. When he is found guilty, what sentence does Socrates suggest as punishment?

8. According to Socrates, why didn't he ever pursue politics?

9. How does Socrates use the concept of love to refute the initial definition of piety provided in Euthyphro?

10. What is the general attitude held by the citizens of Athens toward the characters of Euthyphro?

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