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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. Where was Abelard born?
(a) Paris.
(b) Nantes.
(c) Nancy.
(d) Le Pallet.

2. What does Heloise doubt about Abelard?
(a) What drew him to her.
(b) Whether he wanted her for himself or for another.
(c) Whether he was prepared to take care of her.
(d) Whether his words were honest.

3. What does Abelard say is the cause of his feeling?
(a) His despair at his condition.
(b) His physical pain.
(c) His absence from Heloise.
(d) His nostalgia for their lovemaking.

4. Where does Heloise say her happiness will come from now?
(a) Abelard alone.
(b) Duty.
(c) Self-renunciation.
(d) God alone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Abelard feel about his castration?

2. What does Abelard make sure to say was NOT the case for his action?

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

4. Where does Abelard ask Heloise to take his body if he dies?

5. What does Heloise ask Abelard in her first letter?

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