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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is not one of the main themes of the first dialogue?
(a) Value of wisdom.
(b) Nature of existence.
(c) Nature of death.
(d) Formation of court system.

2. With whom has Socrates conversed?
(a) Judge.
(b) Town leaders.
(c) God.
(d) Older men.

3. What would persuade Socrates to abandon his philosophy?
(a) Jail.
(b) Family pressure.
(c) Money.
(d) Nothing.

4. What question was posed by the young man?
(a) Can I have a job?
(b) Can I borrow money?
(c) Who else teaches philosophy?
(d) Who is wiser than Socrates?

5. What emotion was behind the criminal charges against Socrates?
(a) Hate.
(b) Sloth.
(c) Anger.
(d) Jealousy.

6. Who is the first philosopher mentioned in the work?
(a) Plato.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Meletus.
(d) Socrates.

7. What nationality is the philosopher?
(a) Italian.
(b) Turkish.
(c) French.
(d) Greek.

8. What is the main theme of this dialogue?
(a) Hypocrisy.
(b) Defending oneself.
(c) Apology.
(d) Truth.

9. Socrates' opposition says that the philosopher is a(n):
(a) Liar.
(b) Conundrum.
(c) Conman.
(d) Atheist.

10. Socrates announces his belief in which of the following?
(a) Divine beings.
(b) Individualism.
(c) Human sacrifice.
(d) Authority.

11. What did the man bring into court?
(a) Priest.
(b) Weapons.
(c) Family.
(d) Bible.

12. What is another word for all-knowing?
(a) Ubiquitous.
(b) Omniscient.
(c) Omnipresent.
(d) Omnipotent.

13. What topic does Euthyphro ponder?
(a) Guilt.
(b) Joy.
(c) Remorse.
(d) Piety.

14. How does Socrates view his philosophy?
(a) Hard won.
(b) Futuristic.
(c) God-given.
(d) Lucky.

15. Which of the following is not on the list of things lusted for by man?
(a) Control.
(b) Money.
(c) Sex.
(d) Jewels.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is asked not to grieve for the outcome?

2. In which of the following does Socrates profess to believe?

3. What has Socrates' quest brought him?

4. Who makes the statement?

5. It would be wrong to seek what from the judge?

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