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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. In Letter 5, what does Abelard ask Heloise to accept?
(a) Her father's forgiveness.
(b) His forgiveness.
(c) Her father's permission to return home.
(d) God's will.

2. In Letter 6, what does Heloise ask Abelard to do for her?
(a) Write down the history of her misfortunes.
(b) Lay out acts of devotion for her to perform.
(c) Proscribe rules for her convent.
(d) Free her from the convent.

3. What does Heloise ask Abelard to think about?
(a) What her father can do for them.
(b) Whether they ought to see each other again.
(c) What he owes her.
(d) What she can do for him.

4. What does Heloise say are her feelings toward God?
(a) Devotion.
(b) Nostalgia.
(c) Irritation.
(d) Indignation.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Heloise describe herself to Abelard?

3. What does Heloise say she has sought out for Abelard?

4. How does Abelard answer Heloise's second letter in Letter 5?

5. For what is Heloise arguing in Letter 6?

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