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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. To what is the soul compared?

2. What characteristic would Socrates exhibit?

3. The characters ponder the value of which of the following?

4. What is the setting for the Fourth Dialogue?

5. Socrates intends to uphold _______________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who was present shortly before and/or after Socrates' death? Who was notably absent? Why?

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

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

5. What is the setting of Dialogue 3? What time of day is it? Who is present?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Compare and contrast the personalities, education and philosophies of Socrates and Plato.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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