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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 4, Heloise to Abelard.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Heloise describe Abelard's situation?
(a) She says he has paid the price with his castration.
(b) She says he will never be finished expiating his crime.
(c) She says he is forgiven in her eyes and so should no longer suffer.
(d) She says he should suffer until death.

2. What explanation does Abelard offer for his trials?
(a) Malicious men.
(b) Original sin.
(c) Cruel fate.
(d) His sins.

3. What were the contents of the letter Heloise saw?
(a) Heloise's father asking the authorities to punish Abelard.
(b) Heloise's father asking his men to take revenge.
(c) Abelard lamenting his and Heloise's plight.
(d) Heloise's mother asking her husband to be lenient on Abelard.

4. What does Heloise say is Abelard's relation with her now?
(a) She has to redeem him.
(b) He owes her an enormous debt.
(c) She owes him an enormous debt.
(d) He has to redeem her.

5. What does Abelard say he wants as an outcome of others' prayers?
(a) Understanding.
(b) Justice.
(c) To survive.
(d) Forgiveness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abelard say is the cause of his feeling?

2. How does Heloise describe herself to Abelard?

3. What occasions Heloise's feelings about God?

4. What was Abelard and Heloise's son named?

5. In Letter 4, for what does Heloise say she is grateful?

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