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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 in Letter 5 that he hopes to avoid?
(a) Begging for mercy.
(b) Devotion.
(c) Forgiveness.
(d) Further punishment.

2. What does Abelard ask Heloise to do if he is killed?
(a) Cremate him.
(b) Bury him.
(c) Bless him.
(d) Embalm him.

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

4. To what does Abelard refer her as proof of what he says?
(a) Ordinary experience.
(b) Her childhood.
(c) Scripture.
(d) His letter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abelard remind Heloise he did when she was pregnant?

2. Which is not a part of the Rule Abelard describes to Heloise in Letter 8?

3. What does Abelard say he wants others' prayers to help him avoid?

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

5. In Letter 5, what does Abelard say he is surprised by?

(see the answer key)

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