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

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

3. In what way does Heloise say Abelard disregarded custom?
(a) By failing to describe her as his wife.
(b) By writing with only grief and worry.
(c) By asking her to intervene in his salvation.
(d) By writing to her at the convent.

4. Where was Abelard born?
(a) Le Pallet.
(b) Paris.
(c) Nantes.
(d) Nancy.

5. What request of Heloise's does Abelard fail to fulfill in Letter 7?
(a) Her request for a history of his experience.
(b) Her request for a reason to keep suffering.
(c) Her request for an end to his sufferings.
(d) Her request for a rule.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what is Heloise arguing in Letter 6?

2. Where is weakness taken into account, according to Heloise?

3. What does Heloise ask Abelard in her first letter?

4. Heloise says that consolation shared is what?

5. What does Heloise say about her burden?

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