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

2. What does Abelard say has increased in him recently?
(a) Fear.
(b) Nostalgia.
(c) Lust.
(d) Devotion.

3. What qualities must distinguish an Abbess, in Abelard's opinion?
(a) Broad life experience.
(b) Lifelong chastity.
(c) Management experience.
(d) Learning and teaching.

4. What does Abelard say in Letter 5 that he hopes to avoid?
(a) Further punishment.
(b) Devotion.
(c) Forgiveness.
(d) Begging for mercy.

5. What does Abelard say nuns should study?
(a) Religion.
(b) Scripture.
(c) History.
(d) Government.

Short Answer Questions

1. What explanation does Abelard offer for his action?

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

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

4. What explanation does Abelard offer for his trials?

5. What does Abelard say he is correcting with the life of silence?

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