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

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

3. Who does Abelard cite as an example of someone devout in the church?
(a) Judith.
(b) Mary Magdalene.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Mary, mother of Christ.

4. For what is Heloise arguing in Letter 6?
(a) Contextual application of burdens.
(b) Rules that respect gender differences.
(c) An absolute rule for burdens.
(d) A case-by-case standard for burdens.

5. What step did the sender recommend Abelard to take to change his position?
(a) Surrender himself.
(b) Recant his writing.
(c) Stop writing.
(d) Remove offensive language from his writing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Letter 7 describe to Heloise?

2. Who was Innocent II?

3. How does God view virtue in pagans, according to Abelard in Letter 7?

4. What does Abelard say life becomes in poverty?

5. Heloise says that consolation shared is what?

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