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

2. Socrates believes that corruption leads to what?
(a) Greed.
(b) Destruction.
(c) Death.
(d) Disloyalty.

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

4. In which of the following does Socrates profess to believe?
(a) Superhuman things.
(b) Fairies.
(c) Aliens.
(d) Angels.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which does Socrates not support?

2. What item is Socrates accused of "inventing"?

3. Socrates has no fear of which of the following?

4. What emotion was behind the criminal charges against Socrates?

5. How many dialogues are there in total?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Socrates believe he was found guilty?

2. Why did Socrates stand before the court alone?

3. What is Socrates' opinion on defending himself with anything but his own merits?

4. How does Socrates react when confronted by Meletus?

5. What does Socrates see as being one of the consequences of his quest?

6. What is Euthyphro's reaction upon hearing the charges against Socrates? How does Euthyphro attempt to reassures him?

7. Why is Socrates distressed when Euthyphro excuses himself?

8. How does Socrates argue against Meletus' claims that he is an atheist?

9. How does Socrates view his own brand of wisdom? What is it worth?

10. What did the young man learn on the trip? Why would people believe the information?

(see the answer keys)

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