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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 4, Heloise to Abelard.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Heloise say makes it impossible to endure Abelard's absence?
(a) Memory of the pleasure of lovemaking.
(b) Her knowledge of God's grace.
(c) Guilt.
(d) Delight in the sinfulness of fornication.

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

4. For what does Abelard ask Heloise to pray?
(a) Death.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) Justice.
(d) Revenge.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who else does Heloise say was affected by Abelard's letter?

2. What does Heloise demand from Abelard?

3. Who was Abelard's second enemy in the university system?

4. Where does Abelard ask Heloise to take his body if he dies?

5. What does Heloise ask Abelard in her first letter?

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