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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. Which god does Euthyphro admire above all others?
(a) Hephaestus.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Hera.
(d) Apollo.
2. What does Socrates believe is the central question of life?
(a) How does one acquire knowledge?
(b) What is it all for?
(c) What is the meaning of piety?
(d) How should one live one's life?
3. Why does the Athenian community treat Euthyphro with contempt and derision?
(a) He is putting his own father on trial.
(b) He frequently dresses up as a woman.
(c) He stole chickens from his own brother.
(d) He is claiming an olive tree orchard that is not his.
4. According to Socrates, the philosopher who tells the truth ... ?
(a) Does not exist.
(b) Will be hated.
(c) Will be feared.
(d) Will be loved.
5. In regards to corrupting youth, what solution does Socrates see for correcting his tendencies?
(a) A sabbatical to Delphi.
(b) A small fine.
(c) Twenty lashes.
(d) Mere instruction for how to teach better.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Socrates characterize the normal Athenian's pursuit of the good life?
2. What city does Euthyphro take place in?
3. What is Socrates' general attitude toward the citizens of Athens?
4. Socrates not only challenged Athenian morality but ... ?
5. Why did Socrates decide to worship the god that the oracle of Delphi channeled?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Socrates relate two aspects of his way of life to a defense of the charges against him?
2. What is Socrates' first response to the charge that he has corrupted Athens' youth?
3. What final definition of piety is arrived at by the end of Euthyphro?
4. How does Socrates relate human goodness to the first definition of piety provided in Euthyphro?
5. Who are the characters of Euthyphro? What is the setting?
6. What does Socrates believe is the standard of good living to most Athenians? What is his response to this standard?
7. What is the nature of Socrates' comparing himself to Achilles? What is Socrates illustrating with this comparison?
8. What second definition of piety is offered by Euthyphro in Euthyphro?
9. What is Socrates' response to the charge that he is impious and/or an atheist?
10. Is Socrates innocent or guilty of the charges against him, in the eyes of Athens and its legal system?
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