The Trial and Death of Socrates: Four Dialogues Test | Final Test - Hard

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The Trial and Death of Socrates: Four Dialogues Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 82 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Socrates believes that opposites can often be _____________.

2. What examples are used to illustrate the point?

3. What time of day is it?

4. To which is death compared?

5. The question relates directly to what item?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Socrates not fear death? What is the philosopher's view on the subject?

2. What unusual physical issue did Socrates experience shortly before death? What conversation did it prompt?

3. What is the setting for the Fourth Dialogue? When does it take place?

4. What is one reason Socrates looks forward to death and the separation of body and spirit?

5. When is Socrates scheduled to die?

6. What is Socrates' argument to Crito's suggestion? What is the explanation of the argument?

7. What extensive discussion takes place between Socrates and Cebes?

8. At this point, Socrates develops and expounds on a new theory. What is the theory and how is it explained?

9. What is the contradiction made by Socrates in reference to an incorruptible soul?

10. Socrates discusses absolutes and makes a comparison to another important topic. What is the topic and what point does Socrates make?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Socrates makes it clear that in his philosophy there is no separation of morality and law. Explore Socrates' thoughts on the subject. Do you think that it was a popular theory at the time? Why did Socrates believe that? Who was the philosopher trying to convince? How did the charges against Socrates cross the line between morality and law? How could it be presented in court? How might such a case be proven and/or prosecuted in a modern court?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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