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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) Socrates has become belligerent and angry.
(b) He is frustrated at the logical traps Socrates has put him in.
(c) Euthyphro successfully argued his case, and emerged victorious.
(d) Euthyphro was personally insulted after Socrates mentioned his father.

2. Which god does Euthyphro admire above all others?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Hera.
(c) Hephaestus.
(d) Apollo.

3. How does Socrates characterize the gods in Euthyphro?
(a) Petty and unfair.
(b) Objective and impartial.
(c) Courageous and aggressive.
(d) Murderous and treacherous.

4. Why does the Athenian community treat Euthyphro with contempt and derision?
(a) He is claiming an olive tree orchard that is not his.
(b) He is putting his own father on trial.
(c) He frequently dresses up as a woman.
(d) He stole chickens from his own brother.

5. What does Socrates say about the accusation that he is engaged in scientific pursuits?
(a) He admits to being a lover of science, dealing his defense another blow.
(b) He studied science only as a naive child of seven.
(c) He denies being engaged in any such pursuits.
(d) He admits to pursuing science, but argues that science and religion are one and the same.

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

7. What did the oracle at Delphi tell Socrates?
(a) He is the most ignorant of all men.
(b) He is extremely handsome.
(c) He is the wisest of all men.
(d) He will die as a result of his trial.

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

9. What does Socrates claim about his relationship with his students?
(a) He has no students, and the trial is a complete farce.
(b) He makes them suffer only so he can teach them more.
(c) He has never claimed to teach, only to talk honestly.
(d) His students are all too stupid to do much damage.

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

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

12. What is the subject of Plato's Apology?
(a) Socrates' execution.
(b) A day of Socrates teaching at his school.
(c) Socrates' trial.
(d) Socrates' definition of piety.

13. According to Socrates, what is dangerous about the conclusion that human good is related to what is dear to the gods?
(a) Any conclusion about human good should include societal values.
(b) The gods are unknowable, making this conclusion merely speculative.
(c) Human good is only separated from human evil by a hair.
(d) The gods may hate humans, making this conclusion suspect.

14. Who does Euthyphro compare to himself and his father?
(a) Plato and Socrates.
(b) Zeus and Kronos.
(c) Zeus and Hera.
(d) Zeus and Hercules.

15. According to Athenian law, is Socrates innocent or guilty of the crimes charged to him?
(a) Innocent; Socrates is guilty of corruption, but that is not a crime in Athenian law.
(b) Innocent; there is no evidence to support the charges.
(c) Guilty; he fits the definition of corruption set out in Athenian law.
(d) Guilty; though he believes in Zeus, he hates the god rather than loves him.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Euthyphro is a dialogue between which men?

2. What does Socrates tell the jury after his sentence is decided?

3. Why are many scientists accused of atheism, according to Socrates?

4. Why does Socrates compare himself to a subhuman pest?

5. How should one seeking meaning in life, according to Socrates?

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