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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The victim of the crime committed by Euthyphro's relative had committed what crime himself?
(a) Adultery.
(b) Robbery.
(c) Fraud.
(d) Murder.

2. Socrates was, supposedly, inspired by which of the Athenian deities?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Athena.
(c) Apollo.
(d) None of them.

3. Thrasyllus was a scholar from what century?
(a) 3rd century C.E.
(b) 2nd century C.E.
(c) 1st century B.C.E.
(d) 1st century C.E.

4. How did Socrates describe himself?
(a) A professor of truths.
(b) A purveyor of knowledge.
(c) An inquisitive man.
(d) An expert in philosophy.

5. As the discussion progressed, how did Euthyphro feel about his decision to prosecute a relative?
(a) He acquiesced to Socrates' reasoning and changed his mind.
(b) He became more confident in his decision.
(c) He began to lose confidence in his decision.
(d) He retained the same level of confidence in his decision.

6. Why did Socrates begin his practice of Socratic inquiry?
(a) To help people gain greater insight into their own characters.
(b) To determine the guilt or innocence of a suspected criminal.
(c) To engage learned men in conversation.
(d) To help students prepare for examinations.

7. How did Euthyphro react to Socrates' objections?
(a) He began to second-guess himself and asked Socrates for advice on how to proceed.
(b) He stated that a crime is a crime, and should be punished accordingly, regardless of who committed it.
(c) He changed his mind and decided not to move forward with the trial.
(d) He pointed out that Socrates did not know all the circumstances surrounding his decision.

8. What is the date that the first dialogue was written?
(a) 128 C.E.
(b) 537 B.C.E.
(c) 462 B.C.E.
(d) Unknown.

9. Why was the Oracle at Delphi created?
(a) Because Apollo did not have time to answer all the questions that mortals had for him.
(b) Because the gods wanted a female virgin to provide sacrifices to them.
(c) Because the Athenians wanted to have a leader for the church.
(d) Because Apollo couldn't speak to mortals himself.

10. Who originally arranged these four dialogues in a group?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Plato.
(c) Thrasyllus.
(d) Tarrant.

11. Socrates demonstrated his loyalty to his city in what capacity?
(a) Senator.
(b) Headmaster.
(c) Mayor.
(d) Soldier.

12. Socrates claimed that he was questioning Euthyphro for what reason?
(a) Because he wanted Euthyphro to see the error of his decision.
(b) Because he just wanted to have an intellectual debate.
(c) Because he wanted Euthyphro to make the best decision for his circumstances.
(d) Because he wanted to learn from Euthyphro.

13. What word is used, by Tarrant, to describe Socrates' manner at his trial?
(a) "Aloof."
(b) "Irresponsible."
(c) "Flippant."
(d) "Apathetic."

14. What does "apology" mean, in the context of the dialogue of that name?
(a) A plea to the jury for forgiveness.
(b) An explanation for one's behavior.
(c) Socrates' entire defense at his trial.
(d) The same as its modern definition.

15. The people of his city felt that, for Socrates to have survived this battle, it must have taken a great deal of what?
(a) Diplomacy.
(b) Luck.
(c) Courage.
(d) Wisdom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Approximately how many years ago did the Socratic dialogues take place?

2. According to Socrates, why did he begin questioning the answer of the Oracle at Delphi?

3. Who provides the information contained in the notes of Book 1, Chapter 1?

4. What happened at the end of the dialogue between Euthyphro and Socrates?

5. According to the introductory notes, who is this version of "The Last Days of Socrates" intended for?

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