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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through LI - LX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the river in Sonnet XLIX signify?
(a) Love.
(b) Fate.
(c) Time.
(d) Sleep.

2. In Sonnet XXX, Neruda says that Matilde has hair as thick as what kind of tree?
(a) A pine.
(b) A banyan.
(c) An oak.
(d) A larch.

3. Which country is NOT mentioned in Sonnet XXVI?
(a) Guatemala.
(b) Germany.
(c) Poland.
(d) Tibet.

4. In Sonnet LII, what does Matilde do that causes the whole earth to sing?
(a) She dances.
(b) She breathes.
(c) She sings.
(d) She walks.

5. In Sonnet XLVIII, what does Neruda say two happy lovers make?
(a) Perfume.
(b) Bread.
(c) Wine.
(d) A song.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet LI, Matilde's laugh reminds Neruda of what kind of tree?

2. In Sonnet XLV, what will Neruda do if Matilde ever leaves his side?

3. What concept of time does Neruda decide to focus on in Sonnet XLIX?

4. In Sonnet XXIV, describes the clouds and what "triumphant" group of people?

5. In Sonnet LI, Neruda describes Matilde as what landmark?

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