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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. What was the biggest factor that confused the debate between Socrates and Euthyphro?
(a) The polytheistic nature of their religion.
(b) The lack of a written penal code.
(c) Euthyphro's education and Socrates' lack thereof.
(d) Euthyphro's inability to understand Socrates' reasoning.

2. Which Athenian god is associated with the sun?
(a) Ares.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Hermes.
(d) Zeus.

3. Who provides the information contained in the notes of Book 1, Chapter 1?
(a) Socrates.
(b) The translator.
(c) Plato.
(d) Professional editors and scholars.

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

5. Which two figures, in Athenian mythology, are twin siblings?
(a) Narcissus and Echo.
(b) Hera and Hermes.
(c) Zeus and Leto.
(d) Apollo and Artemis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who else disapproved of Euthyphro's decision?

2. According to the conversation between Euthyphro and Socrates, what was the relationship between deities and mortals?

3. What accusation was being leveled against Socrates regarding his relationship with the young men of Athens?

4. What celestial body is associated with Artemis?

5. Socrates demonstrated his loyalty to his city in what capacity?

Short Essay Questions

1. Euthyphro admits that many people are upset by his decision. For what reason?

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

3. How were the four dialogues that were included in "The Last Days of Socrates" originally arranged?

4. What does Socrates say about his own wisdom?

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

6. What evidence does Euthyphro use to support his decision?

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

8. What is "epistemology"?

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

10. What was the outcome of Socrates' trial?

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