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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 should people focus on, according to Abelard in Letter 8?
(a) Bringing the Messiah.
(b) Purifying the race of its spiritual flaws.
(c) Giving lay people an example.
(d) Submitting to God.

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

3. How many nuns are needed to run a convent, according to Abelard?
(a) One.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Seven.

4. In Letter 5, what does Abelard say he is surprised by?
(a) Heloise's lustfulness.
(b) Heloise's refusal to accept her situation.
(c) Heloise's devotion.
(d) Heloise's bitterness.

5. What does Abelard say is the cause of his feeling?
(a) His despair at his condition.
(b) His physical pain.
(c) His nostalgia for their lovemaking.
(d) His absence from Heloise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abelard say was the consequence of his lust for Heloise?

2. In Letter 5, what does Abelard ask Heloise to stop in the future?

3. Why does Abelard say that Heloise deserves praise?

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

5. Which is not a part of the Rule Abelard describes to Heloise in Letter 8?

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