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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 errors should be corrected?
(a) Reciprocally.
(b) Vigorously.
(c) Leniently.
(d) Compassionately.

2. Whom does Abelard want to pray for him?
(a) The men who castrated him.
(b) Heloise's father.
(c) Only Heloise.
(d) Heloise and the nuns.

3. What does Abelard say he is correcting with the life of silence?
(a) Excess of words.
(b) Excess of sin.
(c) Dependency on the world.
(d) Guilt.

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

5. How does Abelard define poverty?
(a) Lack of property.
(b) Refusal to own property.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Wealth in divine possessions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Abelard say that Heloise deserves praise?

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

3. How, in Letter 5, does Abelard say Heloise should see him now?

4. To what does Abelard compare a monastery when he says that someone has to be in charge?

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

(see the answer key)

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