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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 3, Abelard to Heloise.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Heloise say is Abelard's relation with her now?
(a) She owes him an enormous debt.
(b) She has to redeem him.
(c) He owes her an enormous debt.
(d) He has to redeem her.

2. To what does Abelard return in his third letter to Heloise?
(a) Asking for her forgiveness.
(b) Asking her to pray for him.
(c) Asking her for help.
(d) Asking for her whereabouts.

3. Where did Abelard study?
(a) Nantes.
(b) Berlin.
(c) Paris.
(d) Zurich.

4. What is the relationship between the first letter and the others?
(a) It sets the stage.
(b) It comments on the action that already unfolded in the remaining letters.
(c) It summarizes the action of the remaining letters.
(d) It predicts what will come.

5. What does Abelard say Heloise should focus on entirely?
(a) The salvation of her soul.
(b) The salvation of his soul.
(c) Making things right with her father.
(d) The arrogance of their actions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What condition did Abelard impose on his marriage with Heloise?

2. What does Heloise doubt about Abelard?

3. What else does Abelard ask Heloise to do pray for?

4. To what does Abelard refer her as proof of what he says?

5. What else does Heloise ask Abelard to think about?

(see the answer key)

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