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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 8, Abelard to Heloise.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Abelard cite as an example of someone devout in the church?
(a) Mary Magdalene.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Judith.
(d) Mary, mother of Christ.

2. What does Abelard say nuns should study?
(a) History.
(b) Scripture.
(c) Religion.
(d) Government.

3. What should the practice of silence result in, according to Abelard?
(a) Purifying the mind.
(b) Ascending to God.
(c) Emptying the mind.
(d) Concentrating the mind.

4. What does Abelard say Heloise should focus on entirely?
(a) The salvation of his soul.
(b) The arrogance of their actions.
(c) Making things right with her father.
(d) The salvation of her soul.

5. What does Abelard say Heloise deserves?
(a) Honor.
(b) Tribute.
(c) Disdain.
(d) Forgiveness.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Abelard seduce Heloise?

2. What does Heloise ask Abelard in Letter 6?

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

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

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

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