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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 VII, Neruda's lover finally returns his love. What image does Neruda use to describe his feelings after his love is returned?
(a) A geyser.
(b) A dove.
(c) A sunbeam.
(d) A volcano.

2. In Sonnet XXX, what is the lost object that Neruda says no one will retrieve?
(a) His heart.
(b) His passion.
(c) His voice.
(d) His spirit.

3. In Sonnet XIX, what insect does Neruda watch and contemplate?
(a) A bee.
(b) A wasp.
(c) A dragonfly.
(d) A butterfly.

4. Which image does Neruda NOT use to describe Matilde in Sonnet XXIX?
(a) A queen.
(b) A clay horse.
(c) A clay poppy.
(d) Dark mud.

5. In Sonnet XIII, what phrase does Neruda insist does NOT describe Matilde?
(a) "Chilly silver."
(b) "Purple shadow."
(c) "Burning gold."
(d) "Pale fire."

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet XXVII, Neruda describes Matilde as being as simple as what object?

2. In Sonnets I through X, what flower does Neruda include in his poems' images?

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

4. In Sonnet III, what words does Neruda use to describe love?

5. In Sonnet XXII, what image does Neruda NOT use to describe Matilde?

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