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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Where did Abelard go after the exchange he had with the sender of Letter 9?
(a) Retreat to Cluny.
(b) To see Heloise.
(c) Continue his travels.
(d) Return to his monastery.
2. Why did the sender of Letter 9 think that the action Abelard took was appropriate?
(a) It repaired the split with the letter's recipient.
(b) It fit his age and calling.
(c) It showed deference.
(d) It demonstrated contrition.
3. What does Peter the Venerable wish for in his letter to Heloise?
(a) He wishes that his monastery possessed her.
(b) He wishes that everyone followed her example.
(c) He wishes that she were a leader in government.
(d) He wishes that all nuns were so beautiful.
4. Who sent Letter 9?
(a) The Abbott of Cluny.
(b) Abelard.
(c) Heloise.
(d) The pope.
5. What does Peter the Venerable say is his estimation of Abelard?
(a) A skilled manager.
(b) A brilliant religious thinker.
(c) An effective bureaucrat.
(d) Truly a great man.
Short Answer Questions
1. To what does Abelard compare a monastery when he says that someone has to be in charge?
2. Who does Heloise say in Letter 6 Abelard should imitate?
3. How does Abelard say women acted in the early church?
4. What does Peter the Venerable say he is particularly impressed by?
5. Why aren't outward manifestations reliable in indicating devotion, according to Heloise?
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