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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 8, Abelard to Heloise.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Abelard say that Heloise deserves praise?
(a) Because she entered the convent.
(b) Because she disavows praise.
(c) Because of her kind letter to him.
(d) Because of her devotion to God.

3. Which role is not mentioned by Abelard when he describes the roles necessary to run a convent?
(a) A portress.
(b) A wardrobe.
(c) A cellaress.
(d) A shepherd.

4. How does Abelard say errors should be corrected?
(a) Reciprocally.
(b) Leniently.
(c) Vigorously.
(d) Compassionately.

5. What does Abelard say Heloise deserves?
(a) Honor.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) Tribute.
(d) Disdain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is continence, as mentioned in Letter 8?

2. What does Abelard say nuns should study?

3. What does Abelard say Heloise became when she became his wife?

4. What does Abelard say motivated him to tell Heloise the things that filled her with despair?

5. What does Abelard make sure to say was NOT the case for his action?

(see the answer key)

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