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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. For what does Abelard ask Heloise to pray?
(a) Forgiveness.
(b) Death.
(c) Justice.
(d) Revenge.

2. What does Heloise say she has sought out for Abelard?
(a) Justice.
(b) His due.
(c) His glory.
(d) Revenge.

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

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

5. What does Heloise ask Abelard in her first letter?
(a) What he has done about rescuing her from the convent.
(b) How he is doing.
(c) Why she has not heard from him.
(d) When she will see him again.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Heloise open her first letter to Abelard?

2. What does Heloise say she admires?

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

4. What does Abelard ask Heloise to do if he is killed?

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

(see the answer key)

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