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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 explanation does Abelard offer for his trials?
(a) Original sin.
(b) Malicious men.
(c) His sins.
(d) Cruel fate.

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

3. What does Heloise doubt about Abelard?
(a) Whether he was prepared to take care of her.
(b) What drew him to her.
(c) Whether he wanted her for himself or for another.
(d) Whether his words were honest.

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

5. How does Heloise describe Abelard's situation?
(a) She says he should suffer until death.
(b) She says he has paid the price with his castration.
(c) She says he will never be finished expiating his crime.
(d) She says he is forgiven in her eyes and so should no longer suffer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Heloise find justification for what she asks Abelard in Letter 6?

2. What does Abelard say in Letter 5 that he hopes to avoid?

3. Whom does Abelard want to pray for him?

4. What did the woman do, whom Abelard cited in Letter 7?

5. In Letter 4, for what does Heloise say she is grateful?

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