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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Socrates believes that corruption leads to what?

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

3. With whom has Socrates conversed?

4. One common theme is the lack of _______________.

5. What is another word for all-knowing?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is the young man referenced? Why does he take a journey? Who/What does he see? Why?

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

5. Why is Socrates distressed when Euthyphro excuses himself?

6. How does Socrates argue against Meletus' claims that he is an atheist?

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

8. In Socrates' mind, the concept of holiness is much like the chicken and the egg. Explain.

9. Why did Socrates stand before the court alone?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the reaction of Socrates when he was informed that he would be arrested and tried by the Athenian Council. What were the official charges? Who instigated the case? Why? Who investigated the claims made against Socrates? What did Socrates do to prepare for the trial? How did Socrates defend himself?

Essay Topic 2

At the beginning of the trial, Socrates makes an apology to the court. Why did Socrates apologize? Was it necessary? What was Socrates' view on addressing the court? What did the philosopher think about appealing to the court for mercy? What was Socrates' main goal during the trial? Was the goal accomplished? How might Socrates have acted differently? What could Socrates have done to gain acquittal or a less harsh sentence?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the personalities, education and philosophies of Socrates and Plato.

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