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

2. In Letter 5, what does Abelard say he is surprised by?
(a) Heloise's devotion.
(b) Heloise's bitterness.
(c) Heloise's lustfulness.
(d) Heloise's refusal to accept her situation.

3. How does Heloise describe Abelard's situation?
(a) She says he will never be finished expiating his crime.
(b) She says he should suffer until death.
(c) She says he has paid the price with his castration.
(d) She says he is forgiven in her eyes and so should no longer suffer.

4. In Letter 4, what does Heloise say her feelings are in response to Abelard's letter?
(a) Misery.
(b) Delight.
(c) Disappointment.
(d) Relief.

5. What does Heloise say she admires?
(a) The things Abelard sacrificed to be with her.
(b) The debt Abelard took upon himself.
(c) The courage Abelard showed by fighting for her.
(d) The honesty with which Abelard followed philosophy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abelard say in Letter 5 that he hopes to avoid?

2. What does Heloise say about her burden?

3. Why aren't outward manifestations reliable in indicating devotion, according to Heloise?

4. What does Abelard say Heloise became when she became his wife?

5. What does Abelard say he wants as an outcome of others' prayers?

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