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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. How does Heloise describe her and Abelard's story?
(a) Appalling and outrageous.
(b) Moral and instructive.
(c) Tragic and unbearable.
(d) Sad and moving.

2. What is the relationship between the first letter and the others?
(a) It sets the stage.
(b) It summarizes the action of the remaining letters.
(c) It predicts what will come.
(d) It comments on the action that already unfolded in the remaining letters.

3. To what does Abelard refer her as proof of what he says?
(a) His letter.
(b) Scripture.
(c) Ordinary experience.
(d) Her childhood.

4. What aspects of his personality does Abelard attribute to his native region?
(a) His volatile personality.
(b) His love of women.
(c) His devotion.
(d) His even temper.

5. What does Heloise doubt about Abelard?
(a) Whether his words were honest.
(b) Whether he was prepared to take care of her.
(c) What drew him to her.
(d) Whether he wanted her for himself or for another.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Heloise say she has sought out for Abelard?

2. For what does Abelard ask Heloise to pray?

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

4. What does Heloise remind Abelard of?

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

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