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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is Euthyphro's father accused of?
(a) Prostitution.
(b) Begging.
(c) Impiety.
(d) Assault.
2. According to Socrates in Euthyphro, why don't wise men need to consult with the gods?
(a) Wise men don't need to consult with gods, but they certainly should.
(b) The gods are impossible to access, and the journey is too difficult.
(c) The gods are not the final arbiters of what is good and truthful.
(d) The gods know too much; people need to find things out for themselves.
3. Who is Socrates' prosecutor in his trial?
(a) Crito.
(b) Euthyphro.
(c) Kronos.
(d) Meletus.
4. What is Socrates' definition of piety?
(a) Emulating the gods.
(b) Rigorous, logical pursuit of the truth.
(c) Skillful service on behalf of the gods.
(d) Obeying due to fear of punishment.
5. According to Euthyphro, what might Socrates say about his own level of knowledge?
(a) Socrates feels wisdom is completely unimportant.
(b) Socrates feels he knows nothing.
(c) Socrates feels he is a storehouse of knowledge.
(d) Socrates feels he has a great memory.
6. Euthyphro covers which section of Socrates' legal ordeal?
(a) Execution.
(b) Arrest.
(c) Trial.
(d) Imprisonment.
7. What sentence does Socrates suggest for himself?
(a) A fine.
(b) Instruction on how to be a better teacher.
(c) Free meals at the hall of heroes.
(d) Death.
8. What is Socrates' stance on political activity?
(a) He heartily engages in politics.
(b) He refrains from any political activity.
(c) He believes a supreme dictator is what's needed in Greece.
(d) He only participates in politics at the request of his friends.
9. What is Socrates' general attitude toward the citizens of Athens?
(a) Murderous.
(b) Challenging.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Jealous.
10. What happens when youthful Athenians follow Socrates' philosophical teachings?
(a) They try to create their own rival schools of philosophy.
(b) They belittle and are rude to their elders.
(c) They share this knowledge with their elders.
(d) They suddenly refuse to speak to Socrates.
11. According to Socrates, when pursuing the truth, a person should defer to what authority?
(a) A political leader.
(b) A religious leader.
(c) A social reformer.
(d) A person should not defer to any authority.
12. Why does the dialogue in Euthyphro end?
(a) There is a great earthquake.
(b) Socrates is taken to prison.
(c) Euthyphro becomes frustrated and leaves.
(d) Plato died before he finished writing it.
13. Which god does Euthyphro admire above all others?
(a) Hera.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Hephaestus.
14. What sentence does Socrates' friends beg for him to choose?
(a) One year of community service.
(b) A fine.
(c) Imprisonment of one year.
(d) Death by beheading, as it is the quickest way.
15. Euthyphro's definition of piety depends upon what body of stories?
(a) Aesop's Fables.
(b) The Epic of Gilgamesh.
(c) Greek mythology.
(d) Scandinavian mythology.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the name of Zeus' father?
2. What is the profession of Socrates?
3. What is the name for Athens' hall of heroes?
4. Why does Socrates object to the notion that piety is a system of exchange between gods and men?
5. While arguing about his way of life, how does Socrates position himself with respect to Athens?
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