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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. Why does Heloise argue for special dispensations?
(a) Monastic life was designed for ascetics, not for everyone.
(b) She does not want certain nuns to be sent away from the convent.
(c) Not everyone can emulate the sufferings of Christ the same way.
(d) Monastic life should not be imposed on people who will only fail at it.

2. What does Abelard remind Heloise he did when she was pregnant?
(a) Hide her from her parents.
(b) Disguise her as a nun.
(c) Send her away for her confinement.
(d) Marry in secret.

3. Whom does Abelard say Jesus honored?
(a) Serving women.
(b) Virgins.
(c) Widows.
(d) Prostitutes.

4. How did Abelard seduce Heloise?
(a) He stole her away from her parents.
(b) He lodged with her family.
(c) He took her on as a private student in his home.
(d) He sent her anonymous letters.

5. To whom did Abelard write the first letter?
(a) A friend.
(b) Heloise.
(c) His father.
(d) Heloise's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the woman do, whom Abelard cited in Letter 7?

2. What should the practice of silence result in, according to Abelard?

3. How did the practice of nunnery change in the early church?

4. How does Abelard describe wisdom in his Rule?

5. What does Abelard say life becomes in poverty?

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