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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 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 accepts them, but only in order to spare the city conflict.
(c) He believes in them wholeheartedly.
(d) He rejects them completely.

2. Who is Socrates' prosecutor in his trial?
(a) Kronos.
(b) Euthyphro.
(c) Crito.
(d) Meletus.

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

4. What sentence does Socrates' friends beg for him to choose?
(a) A fine.
(b) Imprisonment of one year.
(c) One year of community service.
(d) Death by beheading, as it is the quickest way.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many speeches did Socrates give in his defense during his trial in Athens?

3. Why does Socrates compare himself to Achilles?

4. What does Socrates tell his friends and supporters after his sentence is decided?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Socrates use the concept of love to refute the initial definition of piety provided in Euthyphro?

2. What is the Euthyphro, in general terms?

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

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

5. What does Socrates believe to be the central question of life, as revealed in Apology? How should one pursue or answer this question?

6. What distinction does Socrates make between his own speaking style, and that of his accusers?

7. Why is Socrates charged with corrupting the youth? Why do the youth follow his philosophy and ideas?

8. What final definition of piety is arrived at by the end of Euthyphro?

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

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

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