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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Letter 6, what does Heloise ask Abelard to do for her?
(a) Lay out acts of devotion for her to perform.
(b) Write down the history of her misfortunes.
(c) Free her from the convent.
(d) Proscribe rules for her convent.

3. Who was Innocent II?
(a) The Abbott of Cluny.
(b) The pope.
(c) Abelard.
(d) Heloise.

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

5. What does Peter the Venerable say Abelard's last days with him were devoted to?
(a) Praying.
(b) Service.
(c) Writing.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What provision does Heloise ask Abelard to include in what he makes for her?

2. Where does God look for virtue, according to Heloise?

3. For what is Heloise arguing in Letter 6?

4. How does Abelard say errors should be corrected?

5. What request of Heloise's does Abelard fail to fulfill in Letter 7?

(see the answer keys)

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