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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) Benito Rojo.
(b) Francisco Goya.
(c) Frieda Kahlo.
(d) Diego Rivera.

2. What is Matilde doing in Sonnet LXXX?
(a) Reading.
(b) Taking photos.
(c) Playing guitar.
(d) Writing.

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

4. In Sonnet LXXV, what does Neruda say the house has forgotten how to do?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Function.
(c) Bloom.
(d) Laugh.

5. In Sonnet XXVIII, what sprouts in Neruda and Matilde's "stable place?"
(a) Chaos.
(b) Peace.
(c) Secrets.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Sonnet XXI, what season does Neruda say he does not want to go "one moment more without?"

3. In Sonnet XLII, what does Neruda NOT use to describe daylight?

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

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

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