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

2. What does Heloise say she admires?
(a) The things Abelard sacrificed to be with her.
(b) The courage Abelard showed by fighting for her.
(c) The honesty with which Abelard followed philosophy.
(d) The debt Abelard took upon himself.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Letter 4, what does Heloise beg Abelard to do?

3. What was the status of Abelard's father?

4. Heloise says that consolation shared is what?

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

(see the answer key)

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