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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 does Heloise say Abelard should not have done for her sake?
(a) Sent her away.
(b) Married her.
(c) Left philosophy.
(d) Taken up scriptural studies.

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

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

4. What are Heloise's feelings at losing Abelard?
(a) Great sorrow.
(b) Injustice.
(c) Outrage and despair.
(d) Mixed relief and sadness.

5. What does Heloise say is Abelard's relation with her now?
(a) She owes him an enormous debt.
(b) He has to redeem her.
(c) She has to redeem him.
(d) He owes her an enormous debt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Abelard originally send Heloise away?

2. To whom did Abelard write the first letter?

3. What did Abelard do with his inheritance?

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

5. What was Abelard's father's plan for Abelard?

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