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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through LI - LX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Sonnet XXXVIII, Neruda says that Matilde's house sounds like what object?
(a) A symphony.
(b) A train.
(c) A hymn.
(d) A storm.

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

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

4. In Sonnet XI, what predator does Neruda use to describe himself?
(a) A lion.
(b) A hyena.
(c) A leopard.
(d) A puma.

5. In Sonnet XLIII, where does Neruda look for similarities to Matilde and her appearance?
(a) In other women.
(b) In himself.
(c) In the sea.
(d) In nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Neruda plead with Matilde not to do in Sonnet XLV?

2. In Sonnet XVIII, Neruda says that Matilde moves through the mountains as swiftly as what two objects?

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

4. Which image does Neruda NOT use to describe Matilde in Sonnet XXIX?

5. In Sonnet XXXIX, which of Matilde's skills does Neruda admire?

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