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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. Where did the classical perspective of thinking originate?

2. Socrates infers that he believes in which of the following?

3. According to the visitor, Socrates would be guilty of which of the following?

4. The murmuring in Socrates' ears sounds like what type of music?

5. Socrates informs the group that the body is ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. When is Socrates scheduled to die?

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

5. What could cause the corrupted soul? How might a corrupted soul return to the known world?

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

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

8. What is Socrates' explanation of why suicide is evil?

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

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

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

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 3

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?

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