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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 did the conversation between Socrates and Euthyphro begin?
(a) Socrates asked Euthyphro if he was the plaintiff or the defendant at his trial.
(b) Euthyphro wanted to offer Socrates advice on his defense.
(c) Euthyphro asked Socrates why he was at a place where there were trials taking place.
(d) Socrates asked Euthyphro why he was wearing formal regalia.

2. What aspect of the afterlife did Socrates claim to look forward to?
(a) Not being subject to the judgments of others.
(b) Finally knowing the will of the gods.
(c) Being free from pain.
(d) Meeting others who had passed on.

3. People who knew Socrates referred to what quality that he possessed?
(a) Other-worldiness.
(b) Spirituality.
(c) Supernatural intellect.
(d) Generosity.

4. Who was Euthyphro prosecuting?
(a) His father.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His cousin.
(d) His brother.

5. Who writes the comments introducing the first dialogue?
(a) Plato.
(b) Tredennick.
(c) Tarrant.
(d) Socrates.

Short Answer Questions

1. What class of people, in Athens, did Socrates really enjoy having dialogues with?

2. What happened at the end of the dialogue between Euthyphro and Socrates?

3. Why did Socrates begin his practice of Socratic inquiry?

4. How many charges were being leveled against Socrates?

5. Who went to see the Apollonian Oracle at Delphi?

Short Essay Questions

1. What evidence does Euthyphro use to support his decision?

2. Who are Apollo and Artemis?

3. What does Socrates say about his own wisdom?

4. What evidence is presented to support the prosecution of Socrates?

5. According to the introductory chapter, why have the notes been included with the text of the Socratic dialogues?

6. Why is the issue of ethics so confused in the case of Euthyphro and Socrates?

7. Euthyphro admits that many people are upset by his decision. For what reason?

8. How did Socrates respond to people who commented on his great wisdom?

9. How do Socrates and Euthyphro describe the relationship between deities and mortals?

10. Why is Euthyphro at the courthouse when Socrates is there?

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