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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. To what does Abelard refer her as proof of what he says?
(a) His letter.
(b) Ordinary experience.
(c) Scripture.
(d) Her childhood.

2. What sin does Abelard remind Heloise of?
(a) Getting married in secret.
(b) Falling in love before being married.
(c) Making love at the refectory.
(d) Enjoying their lovemaking.

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

4. What does Abelard say Heloise should focus on entirely?
(a) The arrogance of their actions.
(b) The salvation of his soul.
(c) The salvation of her soul.
(d) Making things right with her father.

5. Who does Heloise say commanded her to be a nun?
(a) God.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her abbot.
(d) Abelard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What explanation does Abelard offer for his action?

2. Why did Abelard's teacher come to dislike him?

3. Why does Abelard say that Heloise deserves praise?

4. What is the tone of the first part of Letter 9?

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

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