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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 storm.
(c) A train.
(d) A hymn.

2. In Sonnet XXX, Neruda says that Matilde has hair as thick as what kind of tree?
(a) A banyan.
(b) A larch.
(c) A pine.
(d) An oak.

3. In Sonnet XXXVIII, what historic poet appears wearing his "quiet sandals?"
(a) Euripides.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Homer.
(d) Virgil.

4. In Sonnet XLII, what does Neruda say shields the earth from daylight?
(a) The sky.
(b) Trees.
(c) Storms.
(d) Clouds.

5. In Sonnet XIII, what food does Neruda use to describe Matilde?
(a) Olives.
(b) Bread.
(c) Rice.
(d) Peaches.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet XL, what month does Neruda say "trembled like a butterfly?"

2. In Sonnet XLIX, what does Neruda NOT say that he sings to?

3. In Sonnet XIV, which of Matilde's features does Neruda say he does not have time to celebrate?

4. According to Sonnet LX, what is Neruda afraid has wounded Matilde?

5. In Sonnet XXI, what does Neruda tell Matilde is the reason he cries in his sleep?

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