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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Abelard say Heloise deserves?
(a) Tribute.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) Honor.
(d) Disdain.

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

3. What does Heloise say Abelard should not have done for her sake?
(a) Taken up scriptural studies.
(b) Married her.
(c) Sent her away.
(d) Left philosophy.

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

5. How, in Letter 5, does Abelard say Heloise should see him now?
(a) As her enemy.
(b) As her deliverer.
(c) As her saint.
(d) As her partner in guilt and grace.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Heloise say her happiness will come from now?

3. How does Heloise describe her and Abelard's story?

4. What enables Abelard to return to Paris?

5. What were the contents of the letter Heloise saw?

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