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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Euthyphro afraid to confront?
(a) Wife.
(b) Meletus.
(c) Father.
(d) Socrates.

2. Socrates believes he has which of the following?
(a) Godliness.
(b) Prestige.
(c) A better way of thinking.
(d) A chance for acquittal.

3. Socrates has no fear of which of the following?
(a) Death.
(b) Hell.
(c) Prison.
(d) Spiders.

4. Some citizens see Socrates as being _______________.
(a) Insane.
(b) Stupid.
(c) Blind.
(d) Foolish.

5. Why does the man bring something unusual into court?
(a) To gain sympathy.
(b) To prove innocence.
(c) To try to escape.
(d) To shame opponents.

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

7. Socrates jokes about which of the following?
(a) Being old.
(b) Needing a new suit.
(c) Having a party.
(d) Visiting heaven.

8. Who is asked not to grieve for the outcome?
(a) Parents.
(b) Children.
(c) Friends.
(d) Wife.

9. Which does Socrates not support?
(a) Materialism.
(b) Idealism.
(c) Simplicity.
(d) Contemplation.

10. Who is among the conversation participants?
(a) Plato.
(b) Phaedro.
(c) Oracle.
(d) Meletus.

11. Where did the young man go?
(a) Paris.
(b) Rome.
(c) Socrates' school.
(d) Delphi.

12. What is the setting in Dialogue 2?
(a) Prison.
(b) Living room.
(c) Porch.
(d) Court.

13. What is worse than death in Socrates' eyes?
(a) Unrighteousness.
(b) Corruption.
(c) Arrogance.
(d) Disloyalty.

14. Who does Socrates question?
(a) Plato.
(b) Meletus.
(c) Phaedro.
(d) Euthyphro.

15. What is another term meaning "dear"?
(a) "Cherished."
(b) "Loved."
(c) "Child."
(d) "Sweetheart."

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the killer left?

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

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

4. Of what crime has Socrates been accused?

5. What is one possible outcome of Socrates' upcoming trial?

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