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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 XX, what two opposing concepts does Neruda use to describe Matilde?
(a) Love and hate.
(b) Beauty and ugliness.
(c) Anger and happiness.
(d) Peace and chaos.

2. In Sonnet VI, Neruda is lost in a forest and breaks off a twig, hoping for some moisture to ease his thirst. What effect does the twig's scent have on him?
(a) The scent of the twig wounds him.
(b) The scent of the twig makes him angry.
(c) The scent of the twig makes him more thirsty.
(d) The scent of the twig makes him homesick.

3. In Sonnet III, what words does Neruda use to describe love?
(a) Peaceful/persistant.
(b) Bitter/enticing.
(c) Lonely/desperate.
(d) Bitter/ferocious.

4. In Sonnet I, what image does Neruda NOT use to describe Matilde's name?
(a) A plant.
(b) A rock.
(c) A castle.
(d) A wine.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet XV, Neruda says that Matilde is as firm as what two items?

2. In Sonnet XV, what does Neruda say Matilde is made out of?

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

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

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