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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 10, Peter the Venerable to Heloise, Letter 11, Heloise, Letter to Peter the Venerable, Letter 12, Peter the Venerable, Letter to Heloise, The Absolution for Peter Abelard, Two Hymns.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Abelard's father's plan for Abelard?
(a) Learning.
(b) Art.
(c) Trades.
(d) Government work.

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

4. What explanation does Abelard offer for his action?
(a) He thought she could not love him now.
(b) He wanted to put the past behind him.
(c) He did not want to make her suffer.
(d) He thought their time together was over.

5. To what does Abelard return in his third letter to Heloise?
(a) Asking her for help.
(b) Asking for her whereabouts.
(c) Asking her to pray for him.
(d) Asking for her forgiveness.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Letter 4, what does Heloise beg Abelard to do?

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

4. In what way does Heloise say Abelard disregarded custom?

5. What does Abelard say was honored by St. Paul and St. Jerome?

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