![]() |
Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 3, Abelard to Heloise.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What was Abelard and Heloise's son named?
(a) Norman.
(b) Astralabe.
(c) Christian.
(d) Anselm.
2. What else does Heloise ask Abelard to think about?
(a) Whether his sin was responsible for his suffering.
(b) How much she has served him.
(c) How long his penance should last.
(d) What will constitute justice, in his situation.
3. What are Heloise's feelings at losing Abelard?
(a) Injustice.
(b) Great sorrow.
(c) Mixed relief and sadness.
(d) Outrage and despair.
4. What does Abelard say is the cause of his feeling?
(a) His absence from Heloise.
(b) His despair at his condition.
(c) His physical pain.
(d) His nostalgia for their lovemaking.
5. Why did Abelard originally send Heloise away?
(a) To sequester her away from suitors.
(b) To avoid the disgrace of a hasty marriage.
(c) To let her recover from illness.
(d) To hide her pregnancy.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Heloise say is Abelard's relation with her now?
2. What does Heloise say she admires?
3. What does Heloise remind Abelard of?
4. In what way did Abelard establish his reputation and earn a following?
5. What explanation does Abelard offer for his trials?
This section contains 267 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) |
![]() |