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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 6, Heloise to Abelard.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Abelard say that Heloise deserves praise?
(a) Because she entered the convent.
(b) Because she disavows praise.
(c) Because of her devotion to God.
(d) Because of her kind letter to him.

2. For what is Heloise arguing in Letter 6?
(a) A case-by-case standard for burdens.
(b) An absolute rule for burdens.
(c) Contextual application of burdens.
(d) Rules that respect gender differences.

3. What does Heloise say she feels in Abelard's absence?
(a) Content.
(b) Hopeless.
(c) Uncomfortable.
(d) Peaceful.

4. Why does Abelard say he filled Heloise with despair in his letter?
(a) Because he felt she needed to know.
(b) Because he felt she shared his sin and ought to share his sorrow afterward.
(c) Because she asked him to share his sorrow.
(d) Because his conscience required he tell her.

5. What does Abelard say Heloise should focus on entirely?
(a) The salvation of her soul.
(b) Making things right with her father.
(c) The arrogance of their actions.
(d) The salvation of his soul.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way does Heloise pretend in her first letter to Abelard?

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

3. What does Heloise say she admires?

4. What does Heloise say Abelard should not have done for her sake?

5. What does Heloise say will prevent her from praying for Abelard?

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