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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Abelard say was the consequence of his lust for Heloise?
(a) He defiled her soul.
(b) He betrayed her father's trust.
(c) He forgot his duties as a teacher.
(d) He lost his reverence for God.

2. How does Abelard answer Heloise's second letter in Letter 5?
(a) Impressionistically.
(b) In roundabout fashion.
(c) Indirectly.
(d) Point by point.

3. What was Abelard and Heloise's son named?
(a) Astralabe.
(b) Norman.
(c) Anselm.
(d) Christian.

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

5. What does Abelard say he will do to Heloise in Letter 5?
(a) Enlighten her.
(b) Pray for her.
(c) Encourage her.
(d) Disappoint her.

6. In Letter 5, what does Abelard say he is surprised by?
(a) Heloise's refusal to accept her situation.
(b) Heloise's lustfulness.
(c) Heloise's devotion.
(d) Heloise's bitterness.

7. In what way did Abelard establish his reputation and earn a following?
(a) Debating philosophy.
(b) Fighting with William of Champeaux.
(c) Studying with Anselm of Laon.
(d) Debating scripture.

8. What does Abelard make sure to say was NOT the case for his action?
(a) That he did not care for her.
(b) That he was proud of what happened.
(c) That he felt he owed her a great debt.
(d) That he wanted to hide.

9. What does Abelard say he wants others' prayers to help him avoid?
(a) Going to hell.
(b) Being killed.
(c) Being exiled.
(d) Being harmed further.

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

11. Who does Abelard describe as an example of what he is talking about?
(a) An Italian woman.
(b) A Chinese woman.
(c) A German woman.
(d) An Ethiopian woman.

12. What does Abelard say is the cause of his feeling?
(a) His physical pain.
(b) His nostalgia for their lovemaking.
(c) His absence from Heloise.
(d) His despair at his condition.

13. What does Heloise say she has sought out for Abelard?
(a) His glory.
(b) Justice.
(c) Revenge.
(d) His due.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abelard ask Heloise to consider?

2. What does Heloise say men say about her?

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

4. In what way does Heloise say Abelard disregarded custom?

5. How did Abelard seduce Heloise?

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