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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 say he wants as an outcome of others' prayers?
(a) Understanding.
(b) Justice.
(c) Forgiveness.
(d) To survive.

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

3. What does Heloise ask Abelard in her first letter?
(a) What he has done about rescuing her from the convent.
(b) When she will see him again.
(c) How he is doing.
(d) Why she has not heard from him.

4. What does Abelard affirm to Heloise?
(a) His love.
(b) His suffering.
(c) His devotion to God.
(d) His outrage.

5. What was Abelard's father's plan for Abelard?
(a) Learning.
(b) Art.
(c) Government work.
(d) Trades.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Heloise demand from Abelard?

3. What does Abelard say has increased in him recently?

4. What does Heloise say Abelard should not have done for her sake?

5. What does Abelard make sure to say was NOT the case for his action?

(see the answer key)

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