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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 6, Heloise to Abelard.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Letter 5, what does Abelard ask Heloise to stop in the future?
(a) Trying to see him.
(b) Writing him with her complaints.
(c) Rebelling against fate.
(d) Doubting God's grace.

2. What else does Abelard ask Heloise to do pray for?
(a) Freedom from pain.
(b) Faith to see her through.
(c) Never to forget.
(d) To forget him.

3. In Letter 4, for what does Heloise say she is grateful?
(a) That she still has her eyes to see the world.
(b) That she is still there to comfort him.
(c) That the tempter did not get her to do wrong.
(d) That Abelard is still alive to be her companion.

4. What does Heloise demand from Abelard?
(a) An apology.
(b) Money.
(c) A letter.
(d) Rescue.

5. What does Abelard remind Heloise he did when she was pregnant?
(a) Send her away for her confinement.
(b) Disguise her as a nun.
(c) Marry in secret.
(d) Hide her from her parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abelard say Heloise should focus on entirely?

2. What does Heloise say about herself?

3. What does Abelard say was the consequence of his lust for Heloise?

4. Why aren't outward manifestations reliable in indicating devotion, according to Heloise?

5. What does Heloise tell Abelard she will do for him?

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