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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While arguing about his way of life, how does Socrates position himself with respect to Athens?
(a) The plumber of Athens.
(b) The savior of Athens.
(c) The artist of Athens.
(d) The needed villain of Athens.

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

3. According to Euthyphro, when the Athenian people are pious, what happens?
(a) They feel better and work harder, with or without the gods.
(b) The gods shun them.
(c) Neighboring Sparta suffers illness and death.
(d) The gods reward them.

4. What is Socrates' second defense against the charge that he is corrupting youth?
(a) If love is a crime, Socrates is guilty as charged.
(b) Youth is made for corruption; only later in life does one find morality.
(c) He had only talked with elderly people at his school.
(d) He wouldn't have corrupted youth knowingly, because he feared retaliation for his actions.

5. Which is NOT one of the insults lodged against Socrates by the citizens of Athens?
(a) He is always off in his own world, thinking abstract thoughts.
(b) He questions the gods through science.
(c) He is a busybody.
(d) He teaches about Zeus much too often.

Short Answer Questions

1. Euthyphro's definition of piety depends upon what body of stories?

2. At the end of Euthyphro, what does Socrates' "god" tell him?

3. What verdict does the jury deliver in Socrates' trial?

4. How does Socrates try to prove that the Athenian definition of corruption is defective?

5. In Euthyphro, what problem does Socrates have with the suggestion that it is good to be dear to the gods?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Socrates relate two aspects of his way of life to a defense of the charges against him?

2. According to Socrates, why didn't he ever pursue politics?

3. Is Socrates innocent or guilty of the charges against him, in the eyes of Athens and its legal system?

4. What is Socrates' response to the charge that he is impious and/or an atheist?

5. What special connection to divinity does each character in Euthyphro claim to possess?

6. What is the nature of the legal troubles the characters in Euthyphro are involved in?

7. What second definition of piety is offered by Euthyphro in Euthyphro?

8. What is the Euthyphro, in general terms?

9. What is Socrates' initial reaction to the first definition of piety provided in Euthyphro?

10. What is Socrates' counter to the second definition of piety offered in Euthyphro?

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