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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through XI - XX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 homesick.
(c) The scent of the twig makes him more thirsty.
(d) The scent of the twig makes him angry.

2. In Sonnet XIX, what image does Neruda NOT use to describe the insect he watches?
(a) A spike.
(b) A needle.
(c) An airplane.
(d) A thief.

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

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?
(a) A geyser.
(b) A volcano.
(c) A dove.
(d) A sunbeam.

5. In Sonnet XIII, what food does Neruda use to describe Matilde?
(a) Rice.
(b) Bread.
(c) Peaches.
(d) Olives.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet IX, Neruda contrasts the love between himself and Matilde with what natural formation?

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

3. In Sonnet II, what ultimately brings Neruda and Matilde together?

4. In Sonnet VII, what does Neruda say reminds him of Matilde's eyes?

5. In Sonnet XII, what does Neruda describe by relating it to a journey?

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