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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. What does Heloise say are her feelings toward God?
(a) Indignation.
(b) Nostalgia.
(c) Devotion.
(d) Irritation.

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

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

4. What does Heloise say she has sought out for Abelard?
(a) His due.
(b) His glory.
(c) Justice.
(d) Revenge.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What sin does Abelard remind Heloise of?

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

3. What does Abelard say about the daughters of Aaron?

4. What does Letter 7 describe to Heloise?

5. What does Abelard say motivated him to tell Heloise the things that filled her with despair?

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