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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 10, Peter the Venerable to Heloise, Letter 11, Heloise, Letter to Peter the Venerable, Letter 12, Peter the Venerable, Letter to Heloise, The Absolution for Peter Abelard, Two Hymns.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Abelard's second enemy in the university system?
(a) Anselm of Laon.
(b) Anselm of Canterbury.
(c) Fulbert.
(d) William of Champeaux.

2. How does Abelard define poverty?
(a) Wisdom.
(b) Lack of property.
(c) Wealth in divine possessions.
(d) Refusal to own property.

3. What aspects of his personality does Abelard attribute to his native region?
(a) His love of women.
(b) His devotion.
(c) His even temper.
(d) His volatile personality.

4. What qualities must distinguish an Abbess, in Abelard's opinion?
(a) Lifelong chastity.
(b) Learning and teaching.
(c) Broad life experience.
(d) Management experience.

5. Which role is not mentioned by Abelard when he describes the roles necessary to run a convent?
(a) A shepherd.
(b) A wardrobe.
(c) A portress.
(d) A cellaress.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who else does Heloise say was affected by Abelard's letter?

2. How would you describe Abelard's method of arranging Letter 7?

3. What occasions Heloise's feelings about God?

4. Who does Heloise say in Letter 6 Abelard should imitate?

5. What does Abelard say was honored by St. Paul and St. Jerome?

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