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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. Heloise says that consolation shared is what?
(a) Consolation eased.
(b) All the consolation there is.
(c) Consolation doubled.
(d) The basis of love.

2. What sin does Abelard remind Heloise of?
(a) Falling in love before being married.
(b) Enjoying their lovemaking.
(c) Making love at the refectory.
(d) Getting married in secret.

3. What does Abelard ask Heloise to do if he is killed?
(a) Embalm him.
(b) Cremate him.
(c) Bury him.
(d) Bless him.

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

5. How does Heloise open her first letter to Abelard?
(a) By saying that she saw a letter he had written to a friend.
(b) By saying that she saw a letter the abbot was going to send to Abelard.
(c) By saying that she saw a letter her father was going to send to his henchmen.
(d) By saying that she saw a letter her father had written to the abbot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Abelard and Heloise's son named?

2. What did Abelard feel about his castration?

3. To what does Abelard compare a monastery when he says that someone has to be in charge?

4. How would you describe Abelard's method of arranging Letter 7?

5. How does Abelard describe wisdom in his Rule?

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