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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. In Letter 4, for what does Heloise say she is grateful?
(a) That she still has her eyes to see the world.
(b) That the tempter did not get her to do wrong.
(c) That Abelard is still alive to be her companion.
(d) That she is still there to comfort him.

2. What does Abelard ask Heloise to consider?
(a) The power of virtuous men.
(b) The inevitability of suffering.
(c) The inevitability of justice.
(d) The power of prayer.

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

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the contents of the letter Heloise saw?

2. What does Abelard affirm to Heloise?

3. What was the status of Abelard's father?

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

5. To what does Abelard return in his third letter to Heloise?

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