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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. According to Euthyphro, the gods only received satisfaction from what?
(a) Saving mortals from peril.
(b) Divine service.
(c) Holy actions.
(d) The happiness of mortals.

2. Which of Aristophenes' works include Socrates?
(a) "The Phaedo."
(b) "The Clouds."
(c) "The Wasteland."
(d) "Memorabilia."

3. What accusation was being leveled against Socrates regarding his relationship with the young men of Athens?
(a) He was corrupting them with his inquiries.
(b) He was supplying them with drugs and alcohol.
(c) He was trying to cause them to rebel against the authorities.
(d) He was having homosexual relationships with them.

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

5. 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) Courage.
(c) Luck.
(d) Wisdom.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Socrates describe himself?

3. Who went to see the Apollonian Oracle at Delphi?

4. The victim of the crime committed by Euthyphro's relative had committed what crime himself?

5. What were Socrates and Euthyphro attempting to use as a measure to determine the morality of Euthyphro's decision?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Euthyphro at the courthouse when Socrates is there?

2. Who wrote the introduction to the Euthyphro?

3. What does Socrates say about his own wisdom?

4. What evidence is presented to support the prosecution of Socrates?

5. What does Tarrant say about Socrates' participation in the battle at Thrace?

6. What happened with Socrates' friend at the Oracle of Delphi?

7. What does Tarrant say in the introductory notes about other versions of these dialogues?

8. By whom, and for whom, has this edition of "The Last Days of Socrates" been prepared?

9. What was Socrates' explanation for why he had been, supposedly, challenging the Oracle's answer?

10. What is Socrates' objection to Euthyphro's decision, and how does Euthyphro respond to that objection?

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