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

2. What does Abelard make sure to say was NOT the case for his action?
(a) That he wanted to hide.
(b) That he felt he owed her a great debt.
(c) That he did not care for her.
(d) That he was proud of what happened.

3. Who was Abelard's second enemy in the university system?
(a) Fulbert.
(b) Anselm of Canterbury.
(c) Anselm of Laon.
(d) William of Champeaux.

4. What does Abelard say is a danger to Heloise's body?
(a) Her lust.
(b) Her despair.
(c) Her bitterness.
(d) Her devotion.

5. To whom did Abelard write the first letter?
(a) Heloise's father.
(b) A friend.
(c) Heloise.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between the first letter and the others?

2. How does Abelard say he writes to Heloise?

3. What does Heloise say men say about her?

4. In Letter 5, what does Abelard ask Heloise to stop in the future?

5. What does Heloise say, in Letter 4, she cannot find?

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