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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Socrates' main goal is to do what in court?
(a) Inform.
(b) Lie.
(c) Preach.
(d) Escape.

2. What would persuade Socrates to abandon his philosophy?
(a) Jail.
(b) Money.
(c) Family pressure.
(d) Nothing.

3. What is another word for all-knowing?
(a) Omnipresent.
(b) Omnipotent.
(c) Omniscient.
(d) Ubiquitous.

4. What topic does Euthyphro ponder?
(a) Piety.
(b) Guilt.
(c) Remorse.
(d) Joy.

5. What is Socrates' proposed punishment.
(a) Death.
(b) Probation and community service.
(c) None - he is innocent.
(d) Life in prison.

6. Death is a cause for _____________.
(a) Humility.
(b) Rejoicing.
(c) Penance.
(d) Piety.

7. Socrates believes that humanity is defined by which of the following?
(a) Spirit.
(b) Government.
(c) Parents.
(d) Self-will.

8. Whose voice must always be right?
(a) Oracle's voice.
(b) Plato's voice.
(c) Socrates' voice.
(d) Court's voice.

9. Socrates jokes about which of the following?
(a) Being old.
(b) Having a party.
(c) Visiting heaven.
(d) Needing a new suit.

10. How does Socrates view his philosophy?
(a) Lucky.
(b) Hard won.
(c) Futuristic.
(d) God-given.

11. Greek philosophers were often known for which activity?
(a) Sports.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Contemplation.
(d) Lion taming.

12. Which topic is not among Socrates' dialogues?
(a) Lust.
(b) Animalism.
(c) Existence.
(d) Servitude.

13. The first setting of this dialogue is where?
(a) Porch.
(b) Field.
(c) Palace.
(d) Court.

14. What nationality is the philosopher?
(a) Greek.
(b) French.
(c) Turkish.
(d) Italian.

15. What has Socrates' quest brought him?
(a) Enemies.
(b) Grief.
(c) Strength.
(d) Hope.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was the charge against Socrates?

2. The men are curious about which topic?

3. What question was posed by the young man?

4. Man should not be tied to _______________.

5. Where will Socrates' trial take place?

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