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

2. What does Abelard say is a danger to Heloise's body?
(a) Her lust.
(b) Her despair.
(c) Her bitterness.
(d) Her devotion.

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

4. In Letter 5, what does Abelard ask Heloise to stop in the future?
(a) Doubting God's grace.
(b) Trying to see him.
(c) Rebelling against fate.
(d) Writing him with her complaints.

5. In Letter 8, what does Abelard say women tend to stray toward?
(a) Sensual pleasures.
(b) Society.
(c) Earthly distractions.
(d) Men.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Abelard say has increased in him recently?

3. Who does Abelard describe as an example of what he is talking about?

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

5. What should the practice of silence result in, according to Abelard?

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