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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 7, Abelard to Heloise.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Heloise says that consolation shared is what?
(a) Consolation doubled.
(b) Consolation eased.
(c) The basis of love.
(d) All the consolation there is.

2. What else does Heloise ask Abelard in Letter 6?
(a) To describe the people at his monastery.
(b) To describe his devotional practice.
(c) To declare his love for her.
(d) To describe the authority due to one in her position.

3. What does Heloise say she has sought out for Abelard?
(a) Revenge.
(b) Justice.
(c) His due.
(d) His glory.

4. What condition did Abelard impose on his marriage with Heloise?
(a) That it take place in secret.
(b) That it be a large celebration.
(c) That it take place immediately.
(d) That it not take place for two years.

5. How does God view virtue in pagans, according to Abelard in Letter 7?
(a) He is hostile to it.
(b) He honors it.
(c) He does not recognize it.
(d) He sees but does not reward it.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way does Heloise say Abelard disregarded custom?

2. What does Abelard ask Heloise to consider?

3. What did Abelard feel about his castration?

4. What should Abelard do in order to emulate the standard she sets for him?

5. What does Heloise ask Abelard in her first letter?

(see the answer key)

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