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

2. Why does Abelard say he filled Heloise with despair in his letter?
(a) Because he felt she shared his sin and ought to share his sorrow afterward.
(b) Because he felt she needed to know.
(c) Because his conscience required he tell her.
(d) Because she asked him to share his sorrow.

3. What does Abelard ask Heloise to do if he is killed?
(a) Embalm him.
(b) Bless him.
(c) Bury him.
(d) Cremate him.

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

5. What should nuns primarily think about, according to Abelard?
(a) The history of God and the church.
(b) The inner life.
(c) God's relationship to man.
(d) The nature of God.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Abelard describe wisdom in his Rule?

2. What does Abelard say Heloise deserves?

3. How does Abelard say he writes to Heloise?

4. What does Abelard say he is correcting with the life of silence?

5. In Letter 5, what does Abelard ask Heloise to stop in the future?

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