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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. Why was the important person absent in Socrates' last moments?

2. Philosophers often shun which of the following?

3. Many of Socrates' supposed philosophies may actually be attributed to ____________.

4. Evil deeds may cause which of the following?

5. Which is not a lust of the body?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What unusual physical issue did Socrates experience shortly before death? What conversation did it prompt?

4. Why does Socrates not fear death? What is the philosopher's view on the subject?

5. What plea does Crito make to Socrates? What is the reasoning behind the plea?

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

7. What is Socrates' opinion on his alleged time of death?

8. Embracing the theory of opposites, how might an incorruptible soul return to the known world?

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

10. What is the setting for the Fourth Dialogue? When does it take place?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the dilemma faced by Euthyphro in the First Dialogue. What was the situation? Why was Euthyphro so distressed? Was the situation as dire as Euthyphro believed? What was Socrates' opinion of the ordeal? What might have been done to ease Euthyphro's mind? Did Euthyphro do anything illegal? How might you have reacted in Euthyphro's stead?

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

At one point in the Dialogues, Socrates says that he believes that no true philosopher should fear death. Why did Socrates make that statement? How relevant is it to the trial? Does Socrates consider himself to be a "true philosopher?" Who is not? If the true philosopher should not fear death, then what should one expect? What should one hope for in the afterlife? How does the choice of burial play into this theory?

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