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

2. In Sonnet XXI, what does Neruda tell Matilde is the reason he cries in his sleep?
(a) He is like a lost child in his dreams.
(b) He dreams about her leaving him.
(c) He dreams about her dying.
(d) He has terrible nightmares.

3. What is the name of the friend Neruda mentions in Sonnet L?
(a) Antonio.
(b) Jiminez.
(c) Cotapos.
(d) Miguel.

4. What concept of time does Neruda decide to focus on in Sonnet XLIX?
(a) The future.
(b) "Today."
(c) "Tomorrow."
(d) "Yesterday."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet XXVII, Neruda describes Matilde as being as simple as what object?

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

3. In Sonnet XLVI, what is the "one wave" Neruda chooses?

4. In Sonnet XXIII, what does Neruda say will endure even after the end of the world?

5. What is Matilde doing in Sonnet LXXX?

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