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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the conversation between Euthyphro and Socrates, what was the relationship between deities and mortals?
(a) The gods and mortals had a mutual relationship.
(b) Men were at the mercy of the gods.
(c) The gods need men to give them a purpose.
(d) The gods would not exist without men.

2. How many people were jurors at Socrates' trial?
(a) 12.
(b) About 250.
(c) 25.
(d) About 500.

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

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

5. During "The Apology," what does Socrates say about politicians and poets?
(a) He was able to learn a lot from them.
(b) They usually pretend to have knowledge that, in reality, they lack.
(c) They are generally more intelligent than average laborers.
(d) It was difficult to converse with them because they talked in circles.

6. Who was Euthyphro prosecuting?
(a) His cousin.
(b) His brother.
(c) His uncle.
(d) His father.

7. Why was Socrates involved in political conflict?
(a) He wanted to be involved in politics, but wasn't educated enough.
(b) His beliefs were not widely accepted.
(c) He manipulated politicians into conflicts with one another.
(d) He proved the ignorance of a politically important person.

8. Who else disapproved of Euthyphro's decision?
(a) His mother.
(b) His wife.
(c) His son.
(d) Many people.

9. Why didn't Socrates obtain a higher education?
(a) He didn't have the right political connections.
(b) No colleges or universities existed at the time.
(c) He wasn't accepted to the University.
(d) He couldn't afford it.

10. Approximately how many years ago did the Socratic dialogues take place?
(a) 5200.
(b) 2300.
(c) 3100.
(d) 1900.

11. What class of people, in Athens, did Socrates really enjoy having dialogues with?
(a) Politicians.
(b) Skilled craftsmen.
(c) Laborers.
(d) Artists.

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

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

14. What celestial body is associated with Artemis?
(a) The moon.
(b) Neptune.
(c) The sun.
(d) Pluto.

15. Where was Socrates being prosecuted?
(a) Sparta.
(b) Lyceum.
(c) Athens.
(d) Thrace.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the conversation between Socrates and Euthyphro begin?

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

3. According to Tarrant, this version of the Socratic dialogues is unique in what way?

4. To what Athenian god did Euthyphro refer as an example to back up his decision?

5. How many groups of information are in the book's introductory material?

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