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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 3, Abelard to Heloise.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Abelard's teacher come to dislike him?
(a) Because Abelard had an affair with a serving girl.
(b) Because Abelard set out to disprove him.
(c) Because Abelard was heavily in debt to him.
(d) Because Abelard was arrogant and disruptive.

2. What were the contents of the letter Heloise saw?
(a) Heloise's father asking the authorities to punish Abelard.
(b) Abelard lamenting his and Heloise's plight.
(c) Heloise's mother asking her husband to be lenient on Abelard.
(d) Heloise's father asking his men to take revenge.

3. What condition did Abelard impose on his marriage with Heloise?
(a) That it be a large celebration.
(b) That it take place in secret.
(c) That it not take place for two years.
(d) That it take place immediately.

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

5. What does Abelard ask Heloise to consider?
(a) The inevitability of suffering.
(b) The power of prayer.
(c) The power of virtuous men.
(d) The inevitability of justice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Heloise tell Abelard she will do for him?

2. Where does Heloise say her happiness will come from now?

3. Who was Abelard's second enemy in the university system?

4. What else does Abelard ask Heloise to do pray for?

5. What does Abelard say Heloise should focus on entirely?

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