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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. Where did Abelard study?
(a) Paris.
(b) Berlin.
(c) Zurich.
(d) Nantes.

2. What does Abelard say he wants as an outcome of others' prayers?
(a) To survive.
(b) Understanding.
(c) Forgiveness.
(d) Justice.

3. Why did Abelard originally send Heloise away?
(a) To hide her pregnancy.
(b) To let her recover from illness.
(c) To avoid the disgrace of a hasty marriage.
(d) To sequester her away from suitors.

4. When was letter 9 likely written?
(a) 1181.
(b) 1158.
(c) 1140.
(d) 1164.

5. What does Abelard make sure to say was NOT the case for his action?
(a) That he felt he owed her a great debt.
(b) That he wanted to hide.
(c) That he did not care for her.
(d) That he was proud of what happened.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were monks and nuns imitating, according to Abelard?

2. What did the sender of Letter 9 ask from his correspondent?

3. Who does Abelard describe as an example of what he is talking about?

4. What does Abelard say was the consequence of his lust for Heloise?

5. What does Heloise say Abelard should not have done for her sake?

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