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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. What would persuade Socrates to abandon his philosophy?

2. How does Socrates view his philosophy?

3. What is another word for "ideal"?

4. Socrates' main goal is to do what in court?

5. Of what crime has Socrates been accused?

Short Essay Questions

1. Did Socrates only speak to the youth of Athens? If not, who else attended him?

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

3. How does Socrates react when confronted by Meletus?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Socrates believe he was found guilty?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the last things Socrates asks of Crito and the others is to ensure that his sons are raised in Athens. Why? How is it possible that Socrates does not fear for the life of his family and his sons considering the outcome of the trial? What is promised to Socrates by those present? What is expected of Socrates' sons? What is expected of Socrates' friends and students? Do you think Socrates' last request will be granted? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

What was the general consensus was Socrates was arrested? Who was present during the announcement? Where did it take place? Why was the place significant? What was the reaction of the people present? Who was present? How did Socrates friends and followers deal with Socrates' impending trial, and ultimately, death?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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