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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. Where will Socrates' trial take place?
(a) Alexandria.
(b) Athens.
(c) Rome.
(d) Constantinople.

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

3. Where was the killer left?
(a) Jail.
(b) River.
(c) Ditch.
(d) Barn.

4. There is a discrepancy between what two items?
(a) Will and wisdom.
(b) Black and white.
(c) Pride and joy.
(d) Humilty and arrogance.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Socrates' proposed punishment.

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

3. What emotion was behind the criminal charges against Socrates?

4. What is the main theme of this dialogue?

5. What nationality is the philosopher?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who often approached Socrates to gain valuable information and insight? What did they want to learn?

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

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

4. Why is Socrates distressed when Euthyphro excuses himself?

5. Why did Socrates stand before the court alone?

6. Why does Socrates believe he was found guilty?

7. The two men discuss the similarities and differences of what two words? What is Socrates' question?

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

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

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

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