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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. Who was not with Socrates upon his death?

2. The body is typically considered to be ___________.

3. How did Socrates die?

4. Philosophers often shun which of the following?

5. When does one become acquainted with absolutes?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Socrates' theory on the return of the soul to the known world?

2. What is Socrates' argument to Crito's suggestion? What is the explanation of the argument?

3. At this point, Socrates develops and expounds on a new theory. What is the theory and how is it explained?

4. When is Socrates scheduled to die?

5. How does the reader learn of the details of Socrates death? How did Socrates die? Who relays the news?

6. Socrates discusses absolutes and makes a comparison to another important topic. What is the topic and what point does Socrates make?

7. What is Socrates' opinion on the fear of death in the eyes of a philosopher?

8. What extensive discussion takes place between Socrates and Cebes?

9. What is the contradiction made by Socrates in reference to an incorruptible soul?

10. To what does Socrates compare life and death? How does the philosopher explain?

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

Chaerephon attempts to discredit Socrates in the Second Dialogue. What is the purpose of the act? How does Chaerephon attempt to portray Socrates as a fraud? To whom does Chaerephon turn? What is the outcome? Is it possible that the information received by Chaerephon is wrong? Explain. What other sources of information might be used by Chaerephon and others opposed to Socrates' work? How would any of the information affect the outcome of the trial?

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