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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. Socrates demands to know the definition of which of the following?
(a) Criminal charges.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Blasphemy.
(d) Piety.

2. Whose voice must always be right?
(a) Socrates' voice.
(b) Oracle's voice.
(c) Court's voice.
(d) Plato's voice.

3. Which of the following was the charge against Socrates?
(a) Polygamy.
(b) Destruction of property.
(c) Corruption.
(d) Censorship.

4. Socrates insists on defending himself with what?
(a) Flow charts.
(b) His own merits.
(c) Divine intervention.
(d) Character references.

5. Where is the place located?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Augusta.
(c) Delphi.
(d) Athens.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first philosopher mentioned in the work?

2. What was often attributed to the gods?

3. What young man is introduced?

4. What is another term meaning "dear"?

5. Who makes the statement?

Short Essay Questions

1. What types of things might irony lead to in this case?

2. How does Euthyphro reply to Socrates' question regarding the definition of piety?

3. How does Socrates view his own brand of wisdom? What is it worth?

4. How does Socrates react when confronted by Meletus?

5. Why does Socrates believe he was found guilty?

6. What is the verdict in the case? What is Socrates' response?

7. What topic does Socrates want to explore with Euthyphro? To what end?

8. Why does Socrates insist that he is innocent? How does he argue the charges brought by Meletus?

9. To whom does Socrates compare himself? What is the contrast?

10. What does Socrates see as being one of the consequences of his quest?

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