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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates say about the accusation that he is engaged in scientific pursuits?
(a) He admits to being a lover of science, dealing his defense another blow.
(b) He denies being engaged in any such pursuits.
(c) He studied science only as a naive child of seven.
(d) He admits to pursuing science, but argues that science and religion are one and the same.

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

3. Which is NOT one of the insults lodged against Socrates by the citizens of Athens?
(a) He is a busybody.
(b) He questions the gods through science.
(c) He is always off in his own world, thinking abstract thoughts.
(d) He teaches about Zeus much too often.

4. 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 visit oracles and learn about other lands.
(c) He will finally be the warrior he was destined to be.
(d) He will be able to properly plot his revenge upon the living.

5. According to Euthyphro, when the Athenian people are pious, what happens?
(a) The gods shun them.
(b) They feel better and work harder, with or without the gods.
(c) The gods reward them.
(d) Neighboring Sparta suffers illness and death.

6. What is Euthyphro's second definition of piety?
(a) Piety is engaging in skillful service on behalf of the gods.
(b) Piety is behaving honorably despite ill fortune.
(c) Piety is preparing oneself for great rewards.
(d) Piety is fearing own's own mortality.

7. Which is the first of three Socratic dialogues written by Plato?
(a) Crito.
(b) Euthyphro.
(c) Apology.
(d) The Clouds.

8. At the end of Apology, what is Socrates' opinion on death?
(a) Death is frightening.
(b) Death is an illusion of the mind.
(c) Death is not harmful.
(d) Death is full of suffering.

9. What is the overarching subject of Euthyphro?
(a) Love.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Piety.
(d) Pleasure.

10. Why does Euthyphro decide to end his conversation with Socrates?
(a) Euthyphro successfully argued his case, and emerged victorious.
(b) Euthyphro was personally insulted after Socrates mentioned his father.
(c) Socrates has become belligerent and angry.
(d) He is frustrated at the logical traps Socrates has put him in.

11. Why does Socrates say that he is not impious?
(a) He in fact believes in Zeus wholeheartedly.
(b) He believes there are cloud goddesses.
(c) He regularly speaks with the voice in his head.
(d) Meletus, in charging impiety, has contradicted himself.

12. What is Socrates' second defense against the charge that he is corrupting youth?
(a) He wouldn't have corrupted youth knowingly, because he feared retaliation for his actions.
(b) Youth is made for corruption; only later in life does one find morality.
(c) If love is a crime, Socrates is guilty as charged.
(d) He had only talked with elderly people at his school.

13. Why does Socrates believe he may lose his trial from the very start?
(a) He is convinced Meletus will manufacture evidence.
(b) He does not possess the impressive speech skills of his accusers.
(c) His divine voice foretells of doom.
(d) He knows that the jurors have been bribed.

14. What is the name for Athens' hall of heroes?
(a) The Krytaniken.
(b) The Acropolis.
(c) The Coliseum.
(d) The Prytaneum.

15. What verdict does the jury deliver in Socrates' trial?
(a) Guilty.
(b) It was the equivalent of a hung jury.
(c) Innocent.
(d) Guilty by reason of mental disease.

Short Answer Questions

1. While arguing about his way of life, how does Socrates position himself with respect to Athens?

2. What happens when youthful Athenians follow Socrates' philosophical teachings?

3. What is Socrates' general attitude toward the citizens of Athens?

4. What sentence does Meletus suggest for Socrates?

5. What attitude has Meletus adopted about the trial of Socrates?

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