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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. In Letter 5, what does Abelard ask Heloise to accept?
(a) Her father's forgiveness.
(b) Her father's permission to return home.
(c) God's will.
(d) His forgiveness.

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

3. Who else does Heloise say was affected by Abelard's letter?
(a) His abbot.
(b) Her father.
(c) The nuns.
(d) God.

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

5. What else does Heloise ask Abelard in Letter 6?
(a) To declare his love for her.
(b) To describe the authority due to one in her position.
(c) To describe his devotional practice.
(d) To describe the people at his monastery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Heloise say makes it impossible to endure Abelard's absence?

2. To what does Abelard respond at first in Letter 7?

3. How does Abelard say women acted in the early church?

4. What explanation does Abelard offer for his action?

5. Why did the sender of Letter 9 think that the action Abelard took was appropriate?

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