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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through XXI - XXX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Sonnet XII, what does Neruda describe by relating it to a journey?
(a) Neruda and Matilde's lovemaking.
(b) Neruda and Matilde's slowly growing family.
(c) Neruda and Matilde's developing relationship.
(d) Neruda and Matilde's conversations.

2. In Sonnet XXIV, describes the clouds and what "triumphant" group of people?
(a) Soldiers.
(b) Servants.
(c) Washerwomen.
(d) Martyrs.

3. In Sonnet XVI, Neruda relates Matilde's body to which object?
(a) The entire universe.
(b) A mountain range.
(c) The whole countryside.
(d) A forest.

4. In Sonnet VII, what does Neruda say he can see in Matilde's life?
(a) Everything that is good.
(b) The future.
(c) The past.
(d) Everything that lives.

5. In Sonnet XIX, what image does Neruda NOT use to describe the insect he watches?
(a) An airplane.
(b) A needle.
(c) A spike.
(d) A thief.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet XXVIII, what sprouts in Neruda and Matilde's "stable place?"

2. What does Neruda look for in Sonnet XI?

3. In Sonnet XI, what predator does Neruda use to describe himself?

4. In Sonnet XX, what phrase does Neruda use to describe Matilde?

5. In Sonnet III, Neruda compares "Bitter love" to what two objects?

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