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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 is the setting in Dialogue 2?

2. What is another term meaning "dear"?

3. Which is not one of the main themes of the first dialogue?

4. What, in Socrates' eyes, is a pointless solution to his crimes?

5. What was often attributed to the gods?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Socrates believe he was found guilty?

2. How does Socrates react when confronted by Meletus?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a 1000 word essay on the subject or reincarnation. Include its most popular definition and which culture most subscribes to the idea. How does reincarnation fit into the traditional modern church? Is it possible to prove or disprove that some one or thing has been reincarnated? Which culture originated the concept? How does it occur? How might one be able to tell if some one or thing has been reincarnated?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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