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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 7, Abelard to Heloise.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way does Heloise say Abelard disregarded custom?
(a) By writing to her at the convent.
(b) By failing to describe her as his wife.
(c) By writing with only grief and worry.
(d) By asking her to intervene in his salvation.

2. In Letter 6, what does Heloise ask Abelard to do for her?
(a) Write down the history of her misfortunes.
(b) Proscribe rules for her convent.
(c) Lay out acts of devotion for her to perform.
(d) Free her from the convent.

3. How does God view virtue in pagans, according to Abelard in Letter 7?
(a) He honors it.
(b) He sees but does not reward it.
(c) He is hostile to it.
(d) He does not recognize it.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the practice of monasteries and convents begin?

2. What did William of Champeaux do at the beginning of Abelard's career?

3. What does Abelard say is a danger to Heloise's body?

4. What does Heloise say will prevent her from praying for Abelard?

5. What does Abelard remind Heloise he did when she was pregnant?

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