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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. What is Euthyphro's father accused of?
(a) Prostitution.
(b) Impiety.
(c) Assault.
(d) Begging.

2. Why is Socrates put on trial?
(a) For corrupting the youth.
(b) For embezzlement.
(c) For indecent exposure.
(d) For murder.

3. What does Socrates discover when he speaks with and interviews "wise men"?
(a) Wise men is where Socrates got all his knowledge from.
(b) They are nearly as intelligent as himself.
(c) He discovers they know nothing.
(d) He realized they were simply trying to get him to convert to worshiping Apollo.

4. What happens when youthful Athenians follow Socrates' philosophical teachings?
(a) They suddenly refuse to speak to Socrates.
(b) They share this knowledge with their elders.
(c) They try to create their own rival schools of philosophy.
(d) They belittle and are rude to their elders.

5. In regards to corrupting youth, what solution does Socrates see for correcting his tendencies?
(a) A small fine.
(b) A sabbatical to Delphi.
(c) Twenty lashes.
(d) Mere instruction for how to teach better.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the subject of Plato's Apology?

2. Where does Apology take place?

3. Why is Socrates wiser than anyone he knows?

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

5. What does Euthyphro believe about local teachings about Zeus?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Euthyphro respond to Socrates' counter of his second definition of piety? What is the result of the conversation?

2. What first definition of piety is provided in Euthyphro? What does the character providing the definition cite as an example that proves his definition?

3. What is the Euthyphro, in general terms?

4. What is Socrates' first response to the charge that he has corrupted Athens' youth?

5. Describe Socrates' account of his encounter with the oracle at Delphi and how it relates to his status as a wise man.

6. How does Socrates relate human goodness to the first definition of piety provided in Euthyphro?

7. What five parts can the Apology be said to be divided into?

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

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

10. What is the nature of Socrates' comparing himself to Achilles? What is Socrates illustrating with this comparison?

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