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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In regards to corrupting youth, what solution does Socrates see for correcting his tendencies?
(a) Twenty lashes.
(b) A small fine.
(c) Mere instruction for how to teach better.
(d) A sabbatical to Delphi.

2. Why is Socrates heartened about the possibility of an afterlife?
(a) He will be able to continue his philosophical discussions there.
(b) He will be able to properly plot his revenge upon the living.
(c) He will finally be the warrior he was destined to be.
(d) He will be able to visit oracles and learn about other lands.

3. The Euthyphro is known as what kind of writing?
(a) Play.
(b) Autobiography.
(c) Novel.
(d) Dialogue.

4. What is Socrates' general attitude toward the citizens of Athens?
(a) Challenging.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Murderous.

5. What is Euthyphro's initial definition of piety?
(a) Piety is behaving according to a strict set of morals.
(b) Piety is what is dear to the gods.
(c) Piety is a faith to end all faiths.
(d) Piety is following the arbitrary will of the universe.

6. What topic does Socrates discuss to dismantle Euthyphro's initial definition of piety?
(a) Food-making.
(b) War.
(c) Love.
(d) Carpentry.

7. How does Socrates display his piety?
(a) He makes regular sacrifices to Zeus.
(b) He worships the god that the oracle of Delphi worships.
(c) He attempts to read the stars, in order to become closer to the heavens.
(d) He reminds all his students to pray at the shrine of Hera.

8. Socrates not only challenged Athenian morality but ... ?
(a) Athenian sense of purpose.
(b) Athenian understanding of fish and water fowl.
(c) Athenian political power.
(d) Athenian restrictions on diet.

9. What is Euthyphro's profession?
(a) Prosecutor.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Philosopher.
(d) Merchant.

10. Why does Socrates object to the notion that piety is a system of exchange between gods and men?
(a) Gods could not possibly need anything from humans.
(b) There is no delivery system in place for the exchange.
(c) The "currency" between gods and men does not translate well.
(d) Men can never offer the one thing the gods truly crave: mortality.

11. What does Socrates believe is the central question of life?
(a) How does one acquire knowledge?
(b) How should one live one's life?
(c) What is it all for?
(d) What is the meaning of piety?

12. According to Socrates, what gives him the right to challenge society, in Apology?
(a) Devotion to his god.
(b) The power of his friendships.
(c) The politicians.
(d) The power of his intellect.

13. What is Socrates' stance on political activity?
(a) He heartily engages in politics.
(b) He only participates in politics at the request of his friends.
(c) He refrains from any political activity.
(d) He believes a supreme dictator is what's needed in Greece.

14. Which segment of society is Socrates charged with having a bad influence on?
(a) Fellow philosophers.
(b) The elderly.
(c) Oracles.
(d) The youth.

15. What is the profession of Socrates?
(a) Tanner.
(b) Moneylender.
(c) Philosopher.
(d) Mason.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Socrates compare death to sleep?

2. According to Socrates in Euthyphro, why don't wise men need to consult with the gods?

3. What sentence does Meletus suggest for Socrates?

4. What is Socrates' first defense against the charge that he is corrupting youth?

5. Euthyphro covers which section of Socrates' legal ordeal?

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