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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 wrong under any circumstance?

2. Which of the following is not among the things sought by a philosopher?

3. What theory is expounded upon by Socrates?

4. What would a legal term be for Socrates' death?

5. The topic of beauty is considered to be which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What detailed question is asked of Socrates by Cebes regarding the soul?

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

9. What does Socrates as Crito to take care of and what restrictions are put upon the request?

10. What is one reason Socrates looks forward to death and the separation of body and spirit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Socrates clearly believes in an afterlife in some form. Discuss Socrates' concept of an afterlife. Compare and contrast the philosopher's views with that of at least three separate modern religious institutions. Which institution has views that are the most similar to Socrates? Describe the views of each in detail.

Essay Topic 2

Many people believe that Plato was the actual author of the Four Dialogues, not Socrates. Discuss this possibility. Also discuss the tradition of a student writing and publicizing the work of a revered teacher. How is that not dishonest or even considered to be plagiarism? In what areas was this common practice? Does it still happen today?

Essay Topic 3

Socrates denies that he is an atheist. In fact, Socrates claims that he does believe in some divine things. What does Socrates believe? Do you think Socrates is an atheist? How do Socrates' beliefs mirror those as presented in the Bible and other religious texts? Could Socrates' religious beliefs or lack thereof affect the trial and its outcome? What exactly does Socrates believe in reference to a supreme being or other divine source?

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