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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 Socrates' general attitude toward the citizens of Athens?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Challenging.
(d) Murderous.
2. What does Euthyphro believe about local teachings about Zeus?
(a) He is actively hostile to the followers of Zeus, heckling him whenever he can.
(b) He rejects them completely.
(c) He accepts them, but only in order to spare the city conflict.
(d) He believes in them wholeheartedly.
3. Why does Socrates believe his oratorical skill is superior to his opponents in his trial?
(a) He has practiced his entire life to defend what he stands for, and so is better prepared.
(b) He speaks the truth, and they do not.
(c) His speech bears impressive flourishes.
(d) He is much more knowledgeable about rhetorical strategies and logic.
4. According to Euthyphro, what might Socrates say about his own level of knowledge?
(a) Socrates feels he has a great memory.
(b) Socrates feels wisdom is completely unimportant.
(c) Socrates feels he is a storehouse of knowledge.
(d) Socrates feels he knows nothing.
5. According to Socrates in Euthyphro, why don't wise men need to consult with the gods?
(a) The gods are not the final arbiters of what is good and truthful.
(b) The gods know too much; people need to find things out for themselves.
(c) Wise men don't need to consult with gods, but they certainly should.
(d) The gods are impossible to access, and the journey is too difficult.
Short Answer Questions
1. Euthyphro's definition of piety depends upon what body of stories?
2. What is Socrates' stance on political activity?
3. While arguing about his way of life, how does Socrates position himself with respect to Athens?
4. Which is the second of three Socratic dialogues written by Plato?
5. Why didn't Socrates bring his family to court?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Socrates relate human goodness to the first definition of piety provided in Euthyphro?
2. What is the Euthyphro, in general terms?
3. Who are the characters of Euthyphro? What is the setting?
4. What is Socrates' first response to the charge that he has corrupted Athens' youth?
5. What is the nature of the legal troubles the characters in Euthyphro are involved in?
6. What is Socrates' second response to the charge that he has corrupted Athens' youth?
7. According to Socrates, can wise men access objective truth? If so, how should they go about this?
8. Why doesn't Socrates wish to be pitied? How does this relate to the fact that he did not bring his family to court with him?
9. Is Socrates innocent or guilty of the charges against him, in the eyes of Athens and its legal system?
10. What distinction does Socrates make between his own speaking style, and that of his accusers?
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