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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 3, Abelard to Heloise.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Abelard ask Heloise to do if he is killed?
(a) Bless him.
(b) Embalm him.
(c) Bury him.
(d) Cremate him.

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

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

4. In what way did Abelard establish his reputation and earn a following?
(a) Debating philosophy.
(b) Studying with Anselm of Laon.
(c) Fighting with William of Champeaux.
(d) Debating scripture.

5. In what way does Heloise pretend in her first letter to Abelard?
(a) She pretends to be miserable over Abelard's plight.
(b) She pretends to be happy where she is.
(c) She pretends to be optimistic about seeing Abelard again.
(d) She pretends not to make a demand.

Short Answer Questions

1. Heloise says that consolation shared is what?

2. What does Abelard affirm to Heloise?

3. Why did Abelard's teacher come to dislike him?

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

5. What does Heloise say is Abelard's relation with her now?

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