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

2. What does Heloise doubt about Abelard?
(a) Whether he wanted her for himself or for another.
(b) Whether his words were honest.
(c) What drew him to her.
(d) Whether he was prepared to take care of her.

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

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

5. Where did Abelard study?
(a) Nantes.
(b) Paris.
(c) Zurich.
(d) Berlin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Heloise tell Abelard she will do for him?

3. What did Abelard feel about his castration?

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

5. How does Heloise describe her and Abelard's story?

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