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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 XIV, what does Neruda say Italians call Matilde?
(a) Medusa.
(b) Nike.
(c) Athena.
(d) Venus.

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

3. In Sonnet IV, what are some "Gifts from the earth" Neruda asks Matilde to remember?
(a) Jaguars, lakes, trees.
(b) Mists, rain, the sun, sand, waves.
(c) Butterflies, trees, trails, animals.
(d) Smells, clay, weeds and roots, thorns.

4. In Sonnet IX, Neruda contrasts the love between himself and Matilde with what natural formation?
(a) A cliff by the sea.
(b) A cloud.
(c) A landslide.
(d) An erupting volcano.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. In Sonnet XIX, what image does Neruda NOT use to describe the insect he watches?

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