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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. Who was Abelard's second enemy in the university system?
(a) Anselm of Canterbury.
(b) Anselm of Laon.
(c) Fulbert.
(d) William of Champeaux.

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

3. What were the contents of the letter Heloise saw?
(a) Heloise's mother asking her husband to be lenient on Abelard.
(b) Abelard lamenting his and Heloise's plight.
(c) Heloise's father asking the authorities to punish Abelard.
(d) Heloise's father asking his men to take revenge.

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

5. What does Heloise demand from Abelard?
(a) Rescue.
(b) A letter.
(c) Money.
(d) An apology.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Abelard do with his inheritance?

3. What did William of Champeaux do at the beginning of Abelard's career?

4. In what way did Abelard establish his reputation and earn a following?

5. Where does Heloise say her happiness will come from now?

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