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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. Where does Abelard ask Heloise to take his body if he dies?
(a) Argenteuil.
(b) Paris.
(c) Paraclete.
(d) St. Denis.

2. Who was Abelard's second enemy in the university system?
(a) Anselm of Canterbury.
(b) Anselm of Laon.
(c) Fulbert.
(d) William of Champeaux.

3. How does Abelard describe wisdom in his Rule?
(a) Knowing your place.
(b) Holding your tongue.
(c) Knowing yourself.
(d) Keeping oneself pure.

4. How did Abelard seduce Heloise?
(a) He stole her away from her parents.
(b) He sent her anonymous letters.
(c) He lodged with her family.
(d) He took her on as a private student in his home.

5. In Letter 4, what does Heloise beg Abelard NOT to do?
(a) Pray for her.
(b) Praise her.
(c) Remember her.
(d) Write to her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abelard admit to in Letter 3?

2. How does Heloise open her first letter to Abelard?

3. What were the contents of the letter Heloise saw?

4. What is the logic behind Heloise's request to Abelard?

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

(see the answer key)

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