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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. Socrates' main goal is to do what in court?
(a) Lie.
(b) Preach.
(c) Inform.
(d) Escape.

2. Who makes the statement?
(a) Phaedron.
(b) Judge.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Euthyphro.

3. Where is the place located?
(a) Athens.
(b) Augusta.
(c) Delphi.
(d) Berlin.

4. What is one possible outcome of Socrates' upcoming trial?
(a) Disbarment.
(b) Death.
(c) Prison.
(d) Dismemberment.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Socrates believed that individuals should strive to preserve and support what entity?

2. Friends are asked to care for what?

3. What is another term meaning "dear"?

4. Disregarding lust allows one to have what kind of existence?

5. Who speaks through the Oracle?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Socrates react when confronted by Meletus?

2. For what does Socrates apologize in the beginning of the dialogue?

3. What topic does Socrates want to explore with Euthyphro? To what end?

4. Why does Socrates believe he was found guilty?

5. To whom does Socrates compare himself? What is the contrast?

6. Who is the young man referenced? Why does he take a journey? Who/What does he see? Why?

7. What types of things might irony lead to in this case?

8. What does Socrates see as being one of the consequences of his quest?

9. What is Socrates' opinion on defending himself with anything but his own merits?

10. How does Socrates argue against Meletus' claims that he is an atheist?

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