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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 7, Abelard to Heloise.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Abelard say Heloise should focus on entirely?
(a) Making things right with her father.
(b) The salvation of his soul.
(c) The salvation of her soul.
(d) The arrogance of their actions.

2. How would you describe Abelard's method of arranging Letter 7?
(a) Orderly.
(b) Haphazard.
(c) A developmental crescendo.
(d) Chaotic.

3. What did the woman do, whom Abelard cited in Letter 7?
(a) Discovered Christ's empty tomb.
(b) Anointed Christ with oil.
(c) Prepared for the Last Supper.
(d) Took Christ down from the cross.

4. Why does Abelard say he filled Heloise with despair in his letter?
(a) Because his conscience required he tell her.
(b) Because she asked him to share his sorrow.
(c) Because he felt she needed to know.
(d) Because he felt she shared his sin and ought to share his sorrow afterward.

5. What are Heloise's feelings at losing Abelard?
(a) Mixed relief and sadness.
(b) Outrage and despair.
(c) Great sorrow.
(d) Injustice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sin does Abelard remind Heloise of?

2. What provision does Heloise ask Abelard to include in what he makes for her?

3. How did Abelard seduce Heloise?

4. What does Heloise say are her feelings toward God?

5. What does Abelard say he will do to Heloise in Letter 5?

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