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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How had Abelard handled the sender of Letter 9's recommendation?
(a) He said he would take it.
(b) He refused it.
(c) He had not responded.
(d) He already acted on it.

3. What does Peter the Venerable say about Abelard?
(a) He praises his writing.
(b) He praises his work.
(c) He praises his temperament.
(d) He praises his intellect.

4. How does Abelard say errors should be corrected?
(a) Compassionately.
(b) Leniently.
(c) Reciprocally.
(d) Vigorously.

5. For what does Abelard ask Heloise at the end of Letter 7?
(a) A sketch of the rule she requested from him.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) Details of her life in the convent.
(d) Her prayers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How would you describe Abelard's method of arranging Letter 7?

2. To what does Abelard compare a monastery when he says that someone has to be in charge?

3. Why did Peter the Venerable send Abelard away?

4. Where is weakness taken into account, according to Heloise?

5. What is the tone of the last part of Letter 9?

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