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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) Scripture.
(b) Ordinary experience.
(c) Her childhood.
(d) His letter.

2. What does Heloise say was her and Abelard's sin?
(a) Sacrilege.
(b) Apostasy.
(c) Disobedience.
(d) Fornication.

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

4. Why did Abelard's teacher come to dislike him?
(a) Because Abelard set out to disprove him.
(b) Because Abelard was arrogant and disruptive.
(c) Because Abelard had an affair with a serving girl.
(d) Because Abelard was heavily in debt to him.

5. What was Abelard's father's plan for Abelard?
(a) Government work.
(b) Art.
(c) Trades.
(d) Learning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Heloise says that consolation shared is what?

2. What does Heloise say will prevent her from praying for Abelard?

3. What explanation does Abelard offer for his trials?

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

5. In what way does Heloise pretend in her first letter to Abelard?

(see the answer key)

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