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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What would persuade Socrates to abandon his philosophy?
(a) Money.
(b) Family pressure.
(c) Jail.
(d) Nothing.

2. Socrates is often referred to as being what kind of man?
(a) Wise.
(b) Strong.
(c) Cowardly.
(d) Sympathetic.

3. What is another term meaning "dear"?
(a) "Sweetheart."
(b) "Loved."
(c) "Child."
(d) "Cherished."

4. What part of the state is inspired in Socrates' eyes?
(a) Structure.
(b) Decisions.
(c) Faith.
(d) Wisdom.

5. Greek philosophers were often known for which activity?
(a) Lion taming.
(b) Sports.
(c) Contemplation.
(d) Drinking.

6. How does Socrates view his philosophy?
(a) Futuristic.
(b) Lucky.
(c) Hard won.
(d) God-given.

7. Who accuses Socrates?
(a) Euthyphro.
(b) Plato.
(c) Meletus.
(d) Oracle.

8. Socrates insists on defending himself with what?
(a) Divine intervention.
(b) Flow charts.
(c) His own merits.
(d) Character references.

9. Socrates believes that corruption leads to what?
(a) Disloyalty.
(b) Greed.
(c) Death.
(d) Destruction.

10. To whom does the place belong?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Athenian Council.
(c) King Archon.
(d) Plato.

11. It would be wrong to seek what from the judge?
(a) Penance.
(b) Favor.
(c) Bribe.
(d) Rehabilitation.

12. What is Socrates' proposed punishment.
(a) Death.
(b) None - he is innocent.
(c) Life in prison.
(d) Probation and community service.

13. Who does Socrates question?
(a) Euthyphro.
(b) Phaedro.
(c) Plato.
(d) Meletus.

14. What is worse than death in Socrates' eyes?
(a) Corruption.
(b) Unrighteousness.
(c) Disloyalty.
(d) Arrogance.

15. What word can be used to describe Socrates' philosophies?
(a) Significant.
(b) Unproven.
(c) False.
(d) Frivilous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which does Socrates not support?

2. How many dialogues are there in total?

3. Socrates claims to lack which of the following?

4. Which of the following was the charge against Socrates?

5. Socrates jokes about which of the following?

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