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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 claims to lack which of the following?

2. What has Socrates' quest brought him?

3. Socrates believed that individuals should strive to preserve and support what entity?

4. Why did the young man travel?

5. Man should not be tied to _______________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What did the young man learn on the trip? Why would people believe the information?

6. For what does Socrates apologize in the beginning of the dialogue?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Socrates broaches the question regarding being dear and being loved. Explain Socrates' reason for the question. Who participates in the conversation? What is the distinction between the two terms? How is it explained by Socrates? Is the use of the Socratic method effective in this conversation or does it merely cause more confusion for those in attendance as well as the reader? What was the final conclusion? Do you agree or disagree?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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