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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 does Abelard affirm to Heloise?
(a) His suffering.
(b) His outrage.
(c) His love.
(d) His devotion to God.

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

3. How does Abelard answer Heloise's second letter in Letter 5?
(a) Indirectly.
(b) Point by point.
(c) Impressionistically.
(d) In roundabout fashion.

4. How many nuns are needed to run a convent, according to Abelard?
(a) Seven.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Five.

5. What explanation does Abelard offer for his action?
(a) He wanted to put the past behind him.
(b) He thought she could not love him now.
(c) He thought their time together was over.
(d) He did not want to make her suffer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Abelard say Heloise deserves?

3. How, in Letter 5, does Abelard say Heloise should see him now?

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

5. For what does Abelard ask Heloise to pray?

(see the answer key)

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