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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Euthyphro decide to end his conversation with Socrates?
(a) Euthyphro successfully argued his case, and emerged victorious.
(b) He is frustrated at the logical traps Socrates has put him in.
(c) Socrates has become belligerent and angry.
(d) Euthyphro was personally insulted after Socrates mentioned his father.

2. What is Socrates' first defense against the charge that he is corrupting youth?
(a) He had only talked with elderly people at his school.
(b) He has no hand in making laws, which is what truly corrupts youth.
(c) Youth is made for corruption; only later in life does one find morality.
(d) If love is a crime, Socrates is guilty as charged.

3. Why is Socrates wiser than anyone he knows?
(a) Because he knows all the best philosophers in Athens, including Plato.
(b) Because of his great understanding of physics and astronomy.
(c) Because of his powerful observational skills of the natural world.
(d) Because he knows that he knows nothing.

4. What is the overarching subject of Euthyphro?
(a) Piety.
(b) Love.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Pleasure.

5. Which is the first of three Socratic dialogues written by Plato?
(a) Euthyphro.
(b) The Clouds.
(c) Crito.
(d) Apology.

6. What is Euthyphro's profession?
(a) Philosopher.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Merchant.
(d) Prosecutor.

7. How does Socrates display his piety?
(a) He attempts to read the stars, in order to become closer to the heavens.
(b) He makes regular sacrifices to Zeus.
(c) He reminds all his students to pray at the shrine of Hera.
(d) He worships the god that the oracle of Delphi worships.

8. How many speeches did Socrates give in his defense during his trial in Athens?
(a) One.
(b) Zero.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

9. What is the profession of Socrates?
(a) Tanner.
(b) Moneylender.
(c) Mason.
(d) Philosopher.

10. How does the jury get to decide the sentence for Socrates?
(a) They choose between two proposed sentences.
(b) No matter the crime, the penalty is death.
(c) The prosecution provides the sentence.
(d) The mayor provides the sentence.

11. What nationality was Socrates?
(a) Persian.
(b) Greek.
(c) Roman.
(d) Italian.

12. What is the name for Athens' hall of heroes?
(a) The Acropolis.
(b) The Krytaniken.
(c) The Coliseum.
(d) The Prytaneum.

13. How does society react to a philosopher who tells the truth, according to Socrates?
(a) That philosopher is hated.
(b) That philosopher is celebrated.
(c) That philosopher is ignored.
(d) That philosopher is feared.

14. How does Socrates compare death to sleep?
(a) Since sleep is good, death is good.
(b) Sleep is restful, but death is a never-resting state.
(c) Sleep, like death, is often filled with frightening visions.
(d) The only thing similar is the closing of the eyes.

15. What is the name of Zeus' father?
(a) Hercules.
(b) Titan.
(c) Kronos.
(d) Hades.

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotion did Socrates stir in the jury by his suggestion of a punishment?

2. What is Socrates' definition of piety?

3. What topic does Socrates discuss to dismantle Euthyphro's initial definition of piety?

4. What attitude has Meletus adopted about the trial of Socrates?

5. According to Euthyphro, what might Socrates say about his own level of knowledge?

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