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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 did the practice of nunnery change in the early church?
(a) It contracted.
(b) It ceased.
(c) It expanded.
(d) It almost went extinct.

2. Where was Abelard born?
(a) Nantes.
(b) Nancy.
(c) Le Pallet.
(d) Paris.

3. What does Heloise say makes it impossible to endure Abelard's absence?
(a) Guilt.
(b) Delight in the sinfulness of fornication.
(c) Her knowledge of God's grace.
(d) Memory of the pleasure of lovemaking.

4. What are Heloise's feelings at losing Abelard?
(a) Mixed relief and sadness.
(b) Great sorrow.
(c) Injustice.
(d) Outrage and despair.

5. What did Abelard do with his inheritance?
(a) Gave it to his mother.
(b) Gave it to the church.
(c) Gave it to his brother's eldest son.
(d) Managed it together with his brothers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is continence, as mentioned in Letter 8?

2. What was the status of Abelard's father?

3. How does Heloise say that the thing that pleases God is manifested?

4. What should Abelard do in order to emulate the standard she sets for him?

5. Whom does Abelard say Jesus honored?

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