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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through LXXI - LXXX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the painter that Neruda describes in Sonnet LXXVI?
(a) Francisco Goya.
(b) Benito Rojo.
(c) Frieda Kahlo.
(d) Diego Rivera.

2. In Sonnet L, what does Neruda encourage Matilde to do?
(a) Sing.
(b) Cry.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Laugh.

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

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

5. In Sonnet LXXVIII, what does Neruda say he has fought against?
(a) Mockery.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Apathy.
(d) Indifference.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time of day is described in Sonnet LXXIX?

2. In Sonnet XXIII, what flower does Neruda say is "smearing around its bruised secrets?"

3. In Sonnet LXXIX, what does Neruda describe as "a double drum in the forest, pounding against the thick wall of wet leaves?"

4. What is the name of the friend Neruda mentions in Sonnet L?

5. In Sonnet XXX, what is the lost object that Neruda says no one will retrieve?

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