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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 say motivated him to tell Heloise the things that filled her with despair?
(a) Desire to fill her soul with awe and desire for repentance.
(b) Desire for God's forgiveness.
(c) Desire to share in suffering out of love.
(d) Desire to educate her about man's wicked ways.

2. What does Abelard say life becomes in poverty?
(a) A common store.
(b) A community.
(c) A resource.
(d) A firm law.

3. For what does Abelard ask Heloise to pray?
(a) Revenge.
(b) Death.
(c) Forgiveness.
(d) Justice.

4. How does Abelard define poverty?
(a) Lack of property.
(b) Refusal to own property.
(c) Wealth in divine possessions.
(d) Wisdom.

5. What does Abelard say Heloise deserves?
(a) Disdain.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) Honor.
(d) Tribute.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Abelard want to pray for him?

2. What does Abelard affirm to Heloise?

3. What does Abelard ask Heloise to do if he is killed?

4. In Letter 8, what does Abelard say women tend to stray toward?

5. What should people focus on, according to Abelard in Letter 8?

(see the answer key)

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