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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 does Abelard say he writes to Heloise?
(a) As a lover.
(b) As a teacher.
(c) As an inferior.
(d) As a superior.

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

3. What should nuns primarily think about, according to Abelard?
(a) The inner life.
(b) The nature of God.
(c) The history of God and the church.
(d) God's relationship to man.

4. What does Abelard say Heloise should focus on entirely?
(a) The salvation of her soul.
(b) The salvation of his soul.
(c) Making things right with her father.
(d) The arrogance of their actions.

5. What does Abelard say he wants as an outcome of others' prayers?
(a) Understanding.
(b) To survive.
(c) Forgiveness.
(d) Justice.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are things distributed in poverty, according to Abelard?

2. What does Abelard ask Heloise to consider?

3. What does Abelard rely on in providing a rule for the lives of the nuns at Paraclete?

4. What else does Abelard ask Heloise to do pray for?

5. How does Abelard describe wisdom in his Rule?

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