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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 happens to Euthyphro at the end of the first dialogue?

2. What question was posed by the young man?

3. What has Socrates' quest brought him?

4. What item is Socrates accused of "inventing"?

5. What did the man bring into court?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who often approached Socrates to gain valuable information and insight? What did they want to learn?

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Socrates believe he was found guilty?

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

8. What is the verdict in the case? What is Socrates' response?

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

10. Why did Socrates stand before the court alone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a great deal of discussion about the soul. What is the main theme regarding the soul as it relates to morality? What proof is there that the soul exists? How does Socrates explain the soul? How is it possible that the soul can be incorruptible if the body is not beyond being corrupted? How can one stay pure while the other does not? What might cause the separation of the soul from the physical body? Can a soul be destroyed?

Essay Topic 2

At the beginning of the trial, Socrates makes an apology to the court. Why did Socrates apologize? Was it necessary? What was Socrates' view on addressing the court? What did the philosopher think about appealing to the court for mercy? What was Socrates' main goal during the trial? Was the goal accomplished? How might Socrates have acted differently? What could Socrates have done to gain acquittal or a less harsh sentence?

Essay Topic 3

Chaerephon attempts to discredit Socrates in the Second Dialogue. What is the purpose of the act? How does Chaerephon attempt to portray Socrates as a fraud? To whom does Chaerephon turn? What is the outcome? Is it possible that the information received by Chaerephon is wrong? Explain. What other sources of information might be used by Chaerephon and others opposed to Socrates' work? How would any of the information affect the outcome of the trial?

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