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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does society react to a philosopher who tells the truth, according to Socrates?
(a) That philosopher is ignored.
(b) That philosopher is hated.
(c) That philosopher is celebrated.
(d) That philosopher is feared.

2. Where does Euthyphro take place?
(a) By a river.
(b) In a government office.
(c) In Socrates' Thinkery.
(d) In prison.

3. What is Socrates' definition of piety?
(a) Obeying due to fear of punishment.
(b) Emulating the gods.
(c) Skillful service on behalf of the gods.
(d) Rigorous, logical pursuit of the truth.

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

5. According to Socrates, what is dangerous about the conclusion that human good is related to what is dear to the gods?
(a) The gods are unknowable, making this conclusion merely speculative.
(b) Any conclusion about human good should include societal values.
(c) The gods may hate humans, making this conclusion suspect.
(d) Human good is only separated from human evil by a hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many speeches did Socrates give in his defense during his trial in Athens?

2. Socrates not only challenged Athenian morality but ... ?

3. Why does the Athenian community treat Euthyphro with contempt and derision?

4. What is the name for Athens' hall of heroes?

5. What does Socrates tell the jury after his sentence is decided?

Short Essay Questions

1. What second definition of piety is offered by Euthyphro in Euthyphro?

2. What special connection to divinity does each character in Euthyphro claim to possess?

3. What is the Euthyphro, in general terms?

4. According to Socrates, can wise men access objective truth? If so, how should they go about this?

5. What is Socrates' first response to the charge that he has corrupted Athens' youth?

6. Is Socrates innocent or guilty of the charges against him, in the eyes of Athens and its legal system?

7. What is Socrates' second response to the charge that he has corrupted Athens' youth?

8. What does Socrates believe is the standard of good living to most Athenians? What is his response to this standard?

9. When he is found guilty, what sentence does Socrates suggest as punishment?

10. What is the nature of Socrates' comparing himself to Achilles? What is Socrates illustrating with this comparison?

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