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

2. Whom does Abelard want to pray for him?
(a) The men who castrated him.
(b) Only Heloise.
(c) Heloise's father.
(d) Heloise and the nuns.

3. What sin does Abelard remind Heloise of?
(a) Making love at the refectory.
(b) Getting married in secret.
(c) Falling in love before being married.
(d) Enjoying their lovemaking.

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

5. What does Heloise say Abelard should not have done for her sake?
(a) Married her.
(b) Sent her away.
(c) Taken up scriptural studies.
(d) Left philosophy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What explanation does Abelard offer for his action?

2. In Letter 4, what does Heloise beg Abelard to do?

3. Who else does Heloise say was affected by Abelard's letter?

4. What does Heloise say was her and Abelard's sin?

5. What is the logic behind Heloise's request to Abelard?

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