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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to his conversation with Euthyphro, how did Socrates feel about the charges being brought against him?
(a) He felt that the accusations made against him were major.
(b) Socrates doesn't mention the charges to Euthyphro.
(c) He was not worried about the outcome of the trial because he knew that he was innocent.
(d) He was unconcerned because the charges, to him, were minor.

2. Who represented Socrates at his trial?
(a) Plato.
(b) Euthyphro.
(c) He represented himself.
(d) Xenophenes.

3. Which two values are often found together in Socratic philosophy?
(a) Wisdom and piety.
(b) Justice and wisdom.
(c) Wisdom and strength.
(d) Piety and justice.

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

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

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

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

8. What was Socrates' response when people commented on his wisdom?
(a) God made him intelligent only so that he could pass that knowledge on to others.
(b) Through all of his questioning, he had only become aware of how much he did not yet know.
(c) He was intelligent because he had learned so much from his students.
(d) He only reflected the wisdom of those around him.

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

10. At the end of his dialogue with Euthyphro, how did Socrates define "holy" actions?
(a) Actions that meet with the gods' approval.
(b) Actions that were once performed by the gods themselves.
(c) Actions that meet with the approval of those appointed by the gods as their representatives on earth.
(d) Actions that do not break any man-made laws.

11. What question did Socrates' friend ask of the Oracle?
(a) If Socrates was guilty of the crimes he was accused of committing.
(b) If there was anyone wiser than Socrates.
(c) If Socrates would be willing to stop his inquiries to avoid a punishment.
(d) If there was any way to save Socrates.

12. What city was Socrates loyal to?
(a) Thrace.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Athens.
(d) Troy.

13. How does Tarrant recommend avoiding confusion based on differences in pagination between the versions?
(a) Have everyone work on handouts that are all copied from the same book.
(b) Using content as a reference, instead of pagination.
(c) Make sure everyone who is working on the dialogues has the same version.
(d) Use overhead projections or online versions of the book.

14. As a result of his inquiries, Socrates concluded that he was wise in what way?
(a) Enabling others to see the flaws in their reasoning.
(b) Determining the morality of others' actions.
(c) Helping others to achieve a higher level of self-awareness.
(d) The awareness of his own ignorance.

15. Which of the four dialogues is "The Apology"?
(a) Fourth.
(b) Second.
(c) Third.
(d) First.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the biggest factor that confused the debate between Socrates and Euthyphro?

3. According to Euthyphro, the gods only received satisfaction from what?

4. What did Socrates learn as a result of his dialogue with Euthyphro?

5. Where was Socrates being prosecuted?

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