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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 2, Heloise to Abelard.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Abelard do with his inheritance?
(a) Gave it to the church.
(b) Gave it to his brother's eldest son.
(c) Gave it to his mother.
(d) Managed it together with his brothers.

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

3. Where does Heloise say her happiness will come from now?
(a) Self-renunciation.
(b) Duty.
(c) God alone.
(d) Abelard alone.

4. How does Heloise describe her and Abelard's story?
(a) Tragic and unbearable.
(b) Moral and instructive.
(c) Appalling and outrageous.
(d) Sad and moving.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Heloise say she admires?

2. What does Heloise tell Abelard she will do for him?

3. To whom did Abelard write the first letter?

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

5. What does Heloise say is Abelard's relation with her now?

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