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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. How many dialogues are there in total?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

2. Socrates continues to practice despite the likelihood of which of the following?
(a) Public ridicule.
(b) Banishment.
(c) Prison.
(d) Death.

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

4. Socrates believes that humanity is defined by which of the following?
(a) Self-will.
(b) Spirit.
(c) Government.
(d) Parents.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What could have given Socrates a better verdict?

2. Why did the young man travel?

3. What does Socrates lack in reference to punishment in the eyes of the court?

4. What has Socrates' quest brought him?

5. What nationality is the philosopher?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Socrates' reaction to the concept that he could live if only he would stop practicing his philosophy?

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

4. Why did Euthyphro visit Socrates? What crime has taken place?

5. What is Socrates' advice to allies and supporters? How does Socrates view the trial's outcome?

6. What is Socrates' opinion on defending himself with anything but his own merits?

7. Who wrote the Four Dialogues and during what time period do they take place?

8. What is the setting for the First Dialogue? Why is it important?

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

10. Explain the collection of the Four Dialogues and which character they focus on the most.

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