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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through XI - XX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Sonnet IV, what are some "Gifts from the earth" Neruda asks Matilde to remember?
(a) Jaguars, lakes, trees.
(b) Mists, rain, the sun, sand, waves.
(c) Smells, clay, weeds and roots, thorns.
(d) Butterflies, trees, trails, animals.

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

3. In Sonnet V, what does Neruda say he forgot about Matilde before he was in love with her?
(a) Matilde's hips.
(b) Matilde's kisses.
(c) Matilde's laugh.
(d) Matilde's hair.

4. In Sonnet XV, Neruda says that Matilde is as firm as what two items?
(a) Bread and wood.
(b) Rock and tree.
(c) Mountain and boulder.
(d) Flesh and bone.

5. In Sonnet XVIII, Neruda says that Matilde moves through the mountains as swiftly as what two objects?
(a) A whisper and a prayer.
(b) A breeze and a stream.
(c) A puma and a bird.
(d) A river and an arrow.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet XIX, what is Matilde doing before she returns to "the world full of salt and sun?"

2. In Sonnet XIX, what insect does Neruda watch and contemplate?

3. What does Neruda look for in Sonnet XI?

4. In Sonnet VII, Neruda's lover finally returns his love. What image does Neruda use to describe his feelings after his love is returned?

5. In Sonnet XX, what phrase does Neruda use to describe Matilde?

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