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

2. How would you describe Abelard's method of arranging Letter 7?
(a) A developmental crescendo.
(b) Orderly.
(c) Haphazard.
(d) Chaotic.

3. To what does Abelard refer her as proof of what he says?
(a) Ordinary experience.
(b) Her childhood.
(c) Scripture.
(d) His letter.

4. How does Abelard say he writes to Heloise?
(a) As a superior.
(b) As an inferior.
(c) As a lover.
(d) As a teacher.

5. What enables Abelard to return to Paris?
(a) William of Champeaux's reputation was in decline.
(b) William of Champeaux invited him back.
(c) Anselm of Canterbury offered him his chair in the university.
(d) William of Champeaux offered him his chair at the university.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Abelard do with his inheritance?

2. When was letter 9 likely written?

3. What does Abelard say is the cause of his feeling?

4. What does Letter 7 describe to Heloise?

5. What provision does Heloise ask Abelard to include in what he makes for her?

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