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

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

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

4. What does Heloise tell Abelard she will do for him?
(a) Find him at his monastery.
(b) Repay him in love for what he has lost.
(c) Repay her father's men for what they did.
(d) Whatever he asks.

5. Where was Abelard born?
(a) Paris.
(b) Le Pallet.
(c) Nantes.
(d) Nancy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whom does Abelard want to pray for him?

3. What explanation does Abelard offer for his action?

4. What does Abelard affirm to Heloise?

5. Where did Abelard study?

(see the answer key)

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