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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 4, Heloise to Abelard.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Abelard admit to in Letter 3?
(a) Disappointing her.
(b) Owing her a great debt.
(c) Avoiding contact with her.
(d) Feeling freed of her.

2. What does Heloise say will prevent her from praying for Abelard?
(a) Lust.
(b) Irreligious sentiments.
(c) Doubt.
(d) Distress.

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

4. 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.

5. In Letter 4, what does Heloise beg Abelard to do?
(a) Come to see her.
(b) Tell her about his situation in detail.
(c) Rescue her from the convent.
(d) Spare her further grief.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Abelard ask Heloise to pray?

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

3. What explanation does Abelard offer for his action?

4. Who does Heloise say commanded her to be a nun?

5. Why did Abelard's teacher come to dislike him?

(see the answer key)

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