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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main theme of this dialogue?

2. What young man is introduced?

3. Socrates continues to practice despite the likelihood of which of the following?

4. What emotion was behind the criminal charges against Socrates?

5. What did the man bring into court?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Socrates' mind, the concept of holiness is much like the chicken and the egg. Explain.

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

3. What is Socrates' advice to allies and supporters? How does Socrates view the trial's outcome?

4. How does Euthyphro reply to Socrates' question regarding the definition of piety?

5. What is Socrates' reaction to the concept that he could live if only he would stop practicing his philosophy?

6. How does Socrates view his own brand of wisdom? What is it worth?

7. What is the setting for the First Dialogue? Why is it important?

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

9. The two men discuss the similarities and differences of what two words? What is Socrates' question?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many scholars believe that The Trial and Death of Socrates: Four Dialogues by Plato was not only compiled by Plato, but in fact written by the student of Socrates. Discuss the possibility of Plato creating the work. Why would he have done it? How might Plato have used the dialogues to insert his own views? Might some of the views of Socrates have been altered, changed completely or eradicated? How would anyone know? When was The Trial and Death of Socrates: Four Dialogues by Plato published? How could it be authenticated? By whom?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the reaction of Socrates when he was informed that he would be arrested and tried by the Athenian Council. What were the official charges? Who instigated the case? Why? Who investigated the claims made against Socrates? What did Socrates do to prepare for the trial? How did Socrates defend himself?

Essay Topic 3

One of the last things Socrates asks of Crito and the others is to ensure that his sons are raised in Athens. Why? How is it possible that Socrates does not fear for the life of his family and his sons considering the outcome of the trial? What is promised to Socrates by those present? What is expected of Socrates' sons? What is expected of Socrates' friends and students? Do you think Socrates' last request will be granted? Explain.

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