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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) Wheat in its fields.
(b) Trees in a forest.
(c) Barley in its fields.
(d) Lilies in a valley.

2. In Sonnet XXVII, Neruda says that Matilde is "as blue as the night" of what country?
(a) Peru.
(b) Colombia.
(c) Cuba.
(d) Guatemala.

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

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

5. In Sonnet XIV, which of Matilde's features does Neruda say he does not have time to celebrate?
(a) Her hips.
(b) Her eyes.
(c) Her neck.
(d) Her hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet XIII, what phrase does Neruda insist does NOT describe Matilde?

2. In Sonnet XIV, what does Neruda say Italians call Matilde?

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

4. In Sonnet XX, what two opposing concepts does Neruda use to describe Matilde?

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

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