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

2. For what does Abelard ask Heloise to pray?
(a) Revenge.
(b) Justice.
(c) Death.
(d) Forgiveness.

3. What does Heloise say she feels in Abelard's absence?
(a) Peaceful.
(b) Uncomfortable.
(c) Content.
(d) Hopeless.

4. What aspects of his personality does Abelard attribute to his native region?
(a) His volatile personality.
(b) His devotion.
(c) His love of women.
(d) His even temper.

5. What condition did Abelard impose on his marriage with Heloise?
(a) That it not take place for two years.
(b) That it be a large celebration.
(c) That it take place immediately.
(d) That it take place in secret.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Heloise say makes it impossible to endure Abelard's absence?

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

4. How does Heloise open her first letter to Abelard?

5. What does Abelard remind Heloise he did when she was pregnant?

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