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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. What was Abelard's father's plan for Abelard?
(a) Trades.
(b) Government work.
(c) Learning.
(d) Art.

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

3. 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 wanted to hide.
(c) That he felt he owed her a great debt.
(d) That he did not care for her.

4. To what does Abelard refer her as proof of what he says?
(a) Scripture.
(b) Ordinary experience.
(c) Her childhood.
(d) His letter.

5. Heloise says that consolation shared is what?
(a) The basis of love.
(b) Consolation eased.
(c) All the consolation there is.
(d) Consolation doubled.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Abelard return in his third letter to Heloise?

2. To whom did Abelard write the first letter?

3. What does Heloise say is Abelard's relation with her now?

4. What did Abelard feel about his castration?

5. What was Abelard and Heloise's son named?

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