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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 XVIII, Neruda says that Matilde moves through the mountains as swiftly as what two objects?
(a) A puma and a bird.
(b) A breeze and a stream.
(c) A whisper and a prayer.
(d) A river and an arrow.

2. In Sonnet IV, what are some "Gifts from the earth" Neruda asks Matilde to remember?
(a) Butterflies, trees, trails, animals.
(b) Mists, rain, the sun, sand, waves.
(c) Smells, clay, weeds and roots, thorns.
(d) Jaguars, lakes, trees.

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

4. In Sonnet XXV, what phrase do "rough warehouses" growl at Neruda?
(a) "You are nothing."
(b) "Get lost."
(c) "Go away."
(d) "Give up."

5. In Sonnet XXVI, which of Matilde's qualities does Neruda say the earth has imitated?
(a) Her beauty.
(b) Her humility.
(c) Her power.
(d) Her pride.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Sonnet XXIII, what flower does Neruda say is "smearing around its bruised secrets?"

3. In Sonnet V, what does Neruda say he forgot about Matilde before he was in love with her?

4. In Sonnet VII, Neruda's lover finally returns his love. What image does Neruda use to describe his feelings after his love is returned?

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

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