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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 9, Peter the Venerable: Letter (98) to Pope Innocent I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Abelard go after the exchange he had with the sender of Letter 9?
(a) Continue his travels.
(b) Retreat to Cluny.
(c) Return to his monastery.
(d) To see Heloise.

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

3. What does Abelard say is the cause of his feeling?
(a) His absence from Heloise.
(b) His physical pain.
(c) His despair at his condition.
(d) His nostalgia for their lovemaking.

4. What does Heloise say in Letter 6 that she cannot make herself do?
(a) Beg for forgiveness.
(b) Pray.
(c) Obey Abelard.
(d) Seek God.

5. What does Heloise demand from Abelard?
(a) Money.
(b) A letter.
(c) An apology.
(d) Rescue.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what way did Abelard establish his reputation and earn a following?

3. What does Heloise tell Abelard she will do for him?

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

5. What does Abelard make sure to say was NOT the case for his action?

(see the answer key)

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