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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 8, Abelard to Heloise.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How, in Letter 5, does Abelard say Heloise should see him now?
(a) As her enemy.
(b) As her partner in guilt and grace.
(c) As her saint.
(d) As her deliverer.

3. What does Abelard admit to in Letter 3?
(a) Owing her a great debt.
(b) Feeling freed of her.
(c) Disappointing her.
(d) Avoiding contact with her.

4. How does Abelard say errors should be corrected?
(a) Compassionately.
(b) Vigorously.
(c) Reciprocally.
(d) Leniently.

5. In Letter 5, what does Abelard ask Heloise to accept?
(a) Her father's permission to return home.
(b) Her father's forgiveness.
(c) God's will.
(d) His forgiveness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Abelard say he filled Heloise with despair in his letter?

2. What does Abelard say in Letter 5 that he hopes to avoid?

3. To what does Abelard refer her as proof of what he says?

4. Who does Abelard describe as an example of what he is talking about?

5. What else does Abelard ask Heloise to do pray for?

(see the answer key)

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