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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through XLI - L.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Sonnet XIII, what phrase does Neruda insist does NOT describe Matilde?
(a) "Chilly silver."
(b) "Burning gold."
(c) "Purple shadow."
(d) "Pale fire."

2. In Sonnet XXXVII, what does Matilde conquer with her love?
(a) Neruda's "closed heart."
(b) Neruda's "darkened thoughts."
(c) Neruda's "fearful mind."
(d) Neruda's "proud spirit."

3. In Sonnet XIX, what image does Neruda NOT use to describe the insect he watches?
(a) A needle.
(b) A spike.
(c) A thief.
(d) An airplane.

4. In Sonnet XLIX, what does Neruda NOT say that he sings to?
(a) The moon.
(b) The planets.
(c) The birds.
(d) The sea.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet XXXI, where do Neruda and Matilde wander "like other country people?"

2. In Sonnet V, what does Neruda say he forgot about Matilde before he was in love with her?

3. In Sonnet IV, what are some "Gifts from the earth" Neruda asks Matilde to remember?

4. In Sonnet XVII, what does Neruda say about the way he loves Matilde?

5. In Sonnet XL, what is Matilde doing while Neruda watches her from his house?

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