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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 are Heloise's feelings at losing Abelard?
(a) Outrage and despair.
(b) Injustice.
(c) Great sorrow.
(d) Mixed relief and sadness.

2. What explanation does Abelard offer for his trials?
(a) His sins.
(b) Cruel fate.
(c) Malicious men.
(d) Original sin.

3. What does Heloise demand from Abelard?
(a) Rescue.
(b) A letter.
(c) Money.
(d) An apology.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abelard ask Heloise to consider?

2. What does Abelard say has increased in him recently?

3. What aspects of his personality does Abelard attribute to his native region?

4. Heloise says that consolation shared is what?

5. What does Heloise say she has sought out for Abelard?

(see the answer key)

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