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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. What does Abelard make sure to say was NOT the case for his action?
(a) That he felt he owed her a great debt.
(b) That he did not care for her.
(c) That he wanted to hide.
(d) That he was proud of what happened.

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

3. What does Heloise ask Abelard in Letter 6?
(a) To tell her how nuns should conduct themselves.
(b) To describe the reasons for her to go on being a nun.
(c) To forgive her.
(d) To tell her how the order of nuns began.

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

5. Who else does Heloise say was affected by Abelard's letter?
(a) God.
(b) The nuns.
(c) Her father.
(d) His abbot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abelard say Heloise deserves?

2. What are Heloise's feelings at losing Abelard?

3. What does Abelard ask Heloise to consider?

4. Who does Heloise say commanded her to be a nun?

5. What does Abelard say is the cause of his feeling?

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