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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 is the relationship between the first letter and the others?
(a) It comments on the action that already unfolded in the remaining letters.
(b) It sets the stage.
(c) It predicts what will come.
(d) It summarizes the action of the remaining letters.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What else does Heloise ask Abelard to think about?

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

3. What condition did Abelard impose on his marriage with Heloise?

4. What are Heloise's feelings at losing Abelard?

5. To whom did Abelard write the first letter?

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