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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. Why did Abelard originally send Heloise away?
(a) To hide her pregnancy.
(b) To avoid the disgrace of a hasty marriage.
(c) To let her recover from illness.
(d) To sequester her away from suitors.

2. What does Heloise say will prevent her from praying for Abelard?
(a) Irreligious sentiments.
(b) Doubt.
(c) Distress.
(d) Lust.

3. What does Abelard admit to in Letter 3?
(a) Avoiding contact with her.
(b) Disappointing her.
(c) Owing her a great debt.
(d) Feeling freed of her.

4. What were the contents of the letter Heloise saw?
(a) Heloise's father asking his men to take revenge.
(b) Heloise's father asking the authorities to punish Abelard.
(c) Abelard lamenting his and Heloise's plight.
(d) Heloise's mother asking her husband to be lenient on Abelard.

5. How did Abelard seduce Heloise?
(a) He lodged with her family.
(b) He sent her anonymous letters.
(c) He stole her away from her parents.
(d) He took her on as a private student in his home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What enables Abelard to return to Paris?

2. What does Abelard ask Heloise to do if he is killed?

3. What does Abelard ask Heloise to consider?

4. What else does Abelard ask Heloise to do pray for?

5. Where was Abelard born?

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