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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 2, Heloise to Abelard.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Abelard feel about his castration?
(a) It destroyed him.
(b) It was a reprisal for the evil he'd done.
(c) It was Fulbert's right.
(d) It was an outrage against his humanity.

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

3. What was Abelard and Heloise's son named?
(a) Astralabe.
(b) Christian.
(c) Anselm.
(d) Norman.

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

5. What was the status of Abelard's father?
(a) Knight.
(b) Professor.
(c) Merchant.
(d) Preacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the contents of the letter Heloise saw?

2. What does Heloise demand from Abelard?

3. Why did Abelard originally send Heloise away?

4. What does Heloise doubt about Abelard?

5. What does Heloise say she has sought out for Abelard?

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