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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 8, Abelard to Heloise.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Abelard say Heloise deserves?
(a) Forgiveness.
(b) Honor.
(c) Tribute.
(d) Disdain.

2. What does Heloise say in Letter 6 that she cannot make herself do?
(a) Beg for forgiveness.
(b) Obey Abelard.
(c) Pray.
(d) Seek God.

3. What does Heloise say will prevent her from praying for Abelard?
(a) Lust.
(b) Distress.
(c) Irreligious sentiments.
(d) Doubt.

4. What does Abelard say he wants as an outcome of others' prayers?
(a) Understanding.
(b) To survive.
(c) Justice.
(d) Forgiveness.

5. What does Heloise say Abelard should not have done for her sake?
(a) Sent her away.
(b) Taken up scriptural studies.
(c) Married her.
(d) Left philosophy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Abelard born?

2. Who was Abelard's second enemy in the university system?

3. How does Abelard say errors should be corrected?

4. What does Heloise say about herself?

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

(see the answer key)

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