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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 9, Peter the Venerable: Letter (98) to Pope Innocent I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How had Abelard handled the sender of Letter 9's recommendation?
(a) He had not responded.
(b) He already acted on it.
(c) He said he would take it.
(d) He refused it.

2. Where did Abelard go after the exchange he had with the sender of Letter 9?
(a) Return to his monastery.
(b) Continue his travels.
(c) To see Heloise.
(d) Retreat to Cluny.

3. What does Heloise say makes it impossible to endure Abelard's absence?
(a) Guilt.
(b) Delight in the sinfulness of fornication.
(c) Memory of the pleasure of lovemaking.
(d) Her knowledge of God's grace.

4. What does Heloise say about her burden?
(a) She says the burden is a joy to bear.
(b) She says the only way to bear the burden is together with him.
(c) She says burdens can be too heavy.
(d) She says that the burden is more than she can bear.

5. What else does Abelard ask Heloise to do pray for?
(a) To forget him.
(b) Freedom from pain.
(c) Never to forget.
(d) Faith to see her through.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Abelard ask Heloise to pray?

2. What condition did Abelard impose on his marriage with Heloise?

3. Who received Letter 9?

4. Who was Innocent II?

5. What does Heloise ask Abelard in her first letter?

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