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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 V, Neruda relates Matilde's hips to what object?
(a) Lilies in a valley.
(b) Trees in a forest.
(c) Barley in its fields.
(d) Wheat in its fields.

2. In Sonnet X, what is Matilde doing as Neruda admires her beauty?
(a) Bathing in the sun.
(b) Walking near the ocean.
(c) Sleeping in the grass.
(d) Reading beneath a tree.

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

4. In Sonnet XIV, what does Neruda say Italians call Matilde?
(a) Medusa.
(b) Venus.
(c) Nike.
(d) Athena.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet II, what ultimately brings Neruda and Matilde together?

2. In Sonnet VII, what does Neruda say he can see in Matilde's life?

3. In Sonnet XIX, what insect does Neruda watch and contemplate?

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

5. In Sonnet XIII, what food does Neruda use to describe Matilde?

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