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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 painter in Sonnet LXXVI painting?
(a) The ocean.
(b) The jungle.
(c) Isla Negra.
(d) Matilde.

2. In Sonnet XLVIII, what does Neruda say two happy lovers make?
(a) Perfume.
(b) A song.
(c) Bread.
(d) Wine.

3. In Sonnet XXVII, Neruda says that Matilde is "as blue as the night" of what country?
(a) Colombia.
(b) Peru.
(c) Guatemala.
(d) Cuba.

4. In Sonnet XXV, which of Matilde's qualities does Neruda say "filled the autumn plentiful with gifts?"
(a) Her pride and her beauty.
(b) Her beauty and her poverty.
(c) Her humility and her serenity.
(d) Her patience and her goodness.

5. What time of day is described in Sonnet LXXIX?
(a) Afternoon.
(b) Night.
(c) Morning.
(d) Evening.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet LXXV, what does Neruda say the house has forgotten how to do?

2. Why does Neruda state that he does not love Matilde in Sonnet XLIV?

3. In Sonnet XXIX, where is Matilde born?

4. What does the river in Sonnet XLIX signify?

5. In Sonnet LXXIV, Neruda describes a road that is "wet with the waters" of what month?

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