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

2. What did William of Champeaux do at the beginning of Abelard's career?
(a) Loan him start-up money.
(b) Try to stop him.
(c) Encourage him.
(d) Furnish him with letters of recommendation.

3. What does Abelard make sure to say was NOT the case for his action?
(a) That he did not care for her.
(b) That he wanted to hide.
(c) That he felt he owed her a great debt.
(d) That he was proud of what happened.

4. What does Heloise say she admires?
(a) The courage Abelard showed by fighting for her.
(b) The debt Abelard took upon himself.
(c) The things Abelard sacrificed to be with her.
(d) The honesty with which Abelard followed philosophy.

5. What explanation does Abelard offer for his action?
(a) He did not want to make her suffer.
(b) He wanted to put the past behind him.
(c) He thought their time together was over.
(d) He thought she could not love him now.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abelard say Heloise should focus on entirely?

2. How does Heloise open her first letter to Abelard?

3. What is the relationship between the first letter and the others?

4. What does Heloise say makes it impossible to endure Abelard's absence?

5. What are Heloise's feelings at losing Abelard?

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