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

2. What does Heloise remind Abelard of?
(a) How he resisted her requests to marry.
(b) How he was brave in the face of her father's disapproval.
(c) How she resisted his requests to marry.
(d) How she resisted his advances.

3. What does Heloise say is Abelard's relation with her now?
(a) He has to redeem her.
(b) She has to redeem him.
(c) He owes her an enormous debt.
(d) She owes him an enormous debt.

4. What does Heloise say about herself?
(a) That she is chaste.
(b) That she is a hypocrite.
(c) That she is the most fortunate of women.
(d) That she is the most miserable of women.

5. What does Abelard say Heloise should focus on entirely?
(a) Making things right with her father.
(b) The salvation of her soul.
(c) The arrogance of their actions.
(d) The salvation of his soul.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Abelard and Heloise's son named?

3. In Letter 4, what does Heloise beg Abelard NOT to do?

4. What did Abelard do with his inheritance?

5. How does Heloise open her first letter to Abelard?

(see the answer key)

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