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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through XXI - XXX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Sonnet XXII, what image does Neruda NOT use to describe Matilde?
(a) A guitar.
(b) A queen.
(c) A wildfire.
(d) A star.

2. In Sonnet V, Neruda relates Matilde's hips to what object?
(a) Lilies in a valley.
(b) Barley in its fields.
(c) Wheat in its fields.
(d) Trees in a forest.

3. In Sonnet X, what object does Neruda NOT use as a metaphor for Matilde's beauty?
(a) Wood.
(b) Peaches.
(c) Wheat.
(d) Wind.

4. In Sonnet XXIII, what flower does Neruda say is "smearing around its bruised secrets?"
(a) Jasmine.
(b) Gardenia.
(c) Wisteria.
(d) Rose.

5. In Sonnet XXIV, describes the clouds and what "triumphant" group of people?
(a) Martyrs.
(b) Servants.
(c) Washerwomen.
(d) Soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet XXVI, which of Matilde's qualities does Neruda say the earth has imitated?

2. In Sonnet XXIX, where is Matilde born?

3. In Sonnet XXV, which of Matilde's qualities does Neruda say "filled the autumn plentiful with gifts?"

4. In Sonnet VII, what does Neruda say reminds him of Matilde's eyes?

5. In Sonnet XVIII, Neruda says that Matilde moves through the mountains as swiftly as what two objects?

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