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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. What does Socrates plead at the beginning of this dialogue?

2. What was the general opinion of God among the Greeks?

3. Where will Socrates' trial take place?

4. Why did the young man travel?

5. Who is the first philosopher mentioned in the work?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Socrates' reaction to the concept that he could live if only he would stop practicing his philosophy?

3. Why does Socrates believe he was found guilty?

4. Explain the collection of the Four Dialogues and which character they focus on the most.

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

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

7. What is the verdict in the case? What is Socrates' response?

8. How does Socrates react when confronted by Meletus?

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

10. Who wrote the Four Dialogues and during what time period do they take place?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a 1000 word essay on the subject or reincarnation. Include its most popular definition and which culture most subscribes to the idea. How does reincarnation fit into the traditional modern church? Is it possible to prove or disprove that some one or thing has been reincarnated? Which culture originated the concept? How does it occur? How might one be able to tell if some one or thing has been reincarnated?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the dilemma faced by Euthyphro in the First Dialogue. What was the situation? Why was Euthyphro so distressed? Was the situation as dire as Euthyphro believed? What was Socrates' opinion of the ordeal? What might have been done to ease Euthyphro's mind? Did Euthyphro do anything illegal? How might you have reacted in Euthyphro's stead?

Essay Topic 3

At the beginning of the trial, Socrates makes an apology to the court. Why did Socrates apologize? Was it necessary? What was Socrates' view on addressing the court? What did the philosopher think about appealing to the court for mercy? What was Socrates' main goal during the trial? Was the goal accomplished? How might Socrates have acted differently? What could Socrates have done to gain acquittal or a less harsh sentence?

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