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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) Peace and chaos.
(d) Anger and happiness.

2. In Sonnet XX, what phrase does Neruda use to describe Matilde?
(a) A "simple contradiction."
(b) A "lovely beast."
(c) A "harried beauty."
(d) A "messy chestnut."

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet XXX, what is the lost object that Neruda says no one will retrieve?

2. What color is a prominent motif in Sonnet XXIV?

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

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

5. In Sonnet I, what image does Neruda NOT use to describe Matilde's name?

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