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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. In Letter 5, what does Abelard ask Heloise to stop in the future?
(a) Doubting God's grace.
(b) Writing him with her complaints.
(c) Trying to see him.
(d) Rebelling against fate.

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

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

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

5. Why does Abelard say that Heloise deserves praise?
(a) Because she disavows praise.
(b) Because she entered the convent.
(c) Because of her kind letter to him.
(d) Because of her devotion to God.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Abelard say he writes to Heloise?

2. What does Heloise say is Abelard's relation with her now?

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

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

5. What else does Heloise ask Abelard to think about?

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