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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Sonnet XLVI, what is the "one wave" Neruda chooses?
(a) His poetry.
(b) Matilde.
(c) Isla Negra.
(d) His heart.

2. In Sonnet XXV, what phrase do "rough warehouses" growl at Neruda?
(a) "You are nothing."
(b) "Get lost."
(c) "Give up."
(d) "Go away."

3. In Sonnet LXXIX, what does Neruda describe as "a double drum in the forest, pounding against the thick wall of wet leaves?"
(a) His hatred for his critics.
(b) His mortality.
(c) His heart and Matilde's heart.
(d) Time.

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

5. In Sonnet XXIII, what does Neruda say will endure even after the end of the world?
(a) Matilde's beauty.
(b) The love between himself and Matilde.
(c) Neruda's dreams.
(d) Isla Negra and the sea.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Sonnet XLI, what does Neruda hint will bring an end to the "rough times" he describes?

3. In Sonnet XLVIII, what does Neruda say two happy lovers make?

4. In Sonnet XLVI, what part of Matilde does Neruda specifically say he wants all for himself?

5. In Sonnet XXII, what image does Neruda NOT use to describe Matilde?

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