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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 do with his inheritance?
(a) Gave it to the church.
(b) Gave it to his mother.
(c) Managed it together with his brothers.
(d) Gave it to his brother's eldest son.

2. Why did Abelard originally send Heloise away?
(a) To sequester her away from suitors.
(b) To hide her pregnancy.
(c) To avoid the disgrace of a hasty marriage.
(d) To let her recover from illness.

3. What enables Abelard to return to Paris?
(a) William of Champeaux offered him his chair at the university.
(b) William of Champeaux invited him back.
(c) Anselm of Canterbury offered him his chair in the university.
(d) William of Champeaux's reputation was in decline.

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

5. How did Abelard seduce Heloise?
(a) He sent her anonymous letters.
(b) He stole her away from her parents.
(c) He took her on as a private student in his home.
(d) He lodged with her family.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what way does Heloise pretend in her first letter to Abelard?

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

4. Where did Abelard study?

5. To whom did Abelard write the first letter?

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