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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Socrates continues to practice despite the likelihood of which of the following?

2. What type of statement is made in the opening paragraph?

3. Disregarding lust allows one to have what kind of existence?

4. Socrates believes that corruption leads to what?

5. Where was the killer left?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Socrates insist that he is innocent? How does he argue the charges brought by Meletus?

2. What is the setting for the First Dialogue? Why is it important?

3. Who often approached Socrates to gain valuable information and insight? What did they want to learn?

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

5. Who is the young man referenced? Why does he take a journey? Who/What does he see? Why?

6. In Socrates' mind, the concept of holiness is much like the chicken and the egg. Explain.

7. Why did Socrates stand before the court alone?

8. Why does Socrates believe he was found guilty?

9. How does Euthyphro reply to Socrates' question regarding the definition of piety?

10. The two men discuss the similarities and differences of what two words? What is Socrates' question?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the morality and practices of Meletus and his colleagues against the morality and practices of Socrates and his students and friends.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the reaction of Socrates when he was informed that he would be arrested and tried by the Athenian Council. What were the official charges? Who instigated the case? Why? Who investigated the claims made against Socrates? What did Socrates do to prepare for the trial? How did Socrates defend himself?

Essay Topic 3

Socrates denies that he is an atheist. In fact, Socrates claims that he does believe in some divine things. What does Socrates believe? Do you think Socrates is an atheist? How do Socrates' beliefs mirror those as presented in the Bible and other religious texts? Could Socrates' religious beliefs or lack thereof affect the trial and its outcome? What exactly does Socrates believe in reference to a supreme being or other divine source?

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