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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 does Abelard say women acted in the early church?
(a) He says that women were among the first to persecute the apostles.
(b) He says that women doubted Christ's divinity.
(c) He says that women were the first to ask for rules of worship.
(d) He says that women were devoted to Christ early on.

2. What did William of Champeaux do at the beginning of Abelard's career?
(a) Loan him start-up money.
(b) Encourage him.
(c) Furnish him with letters of recommendation.
(d) Try to stop him.

3. Why did the sender of Letter 9 think that the action Abelard took was appropriate?
(a) It fit his age and calling.
(b) It showed deference.
(c) It demonstrated contrition.
(d) It repaired the split with the letter's recipient.

4. What condition did Abelard impose on his marriage with Heloise?
(a) That it not take place for two years.
(b) That it take place in secret.
(c) That it be a large celebration.
(d) That it take place immediately.

5. Who was Peter the Venerable?
(a) The pope.
(b) The Abbott of Cluny.
(c) Abelard.
(d) Heloise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abelard ask Heloise to consider?

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

3. What is the tone of the last part of Letter 9?

4. What did the sender of Letter 9 ask from his correspondent?

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

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