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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 XIX, what is Matilde doing before she returns to "the world full of salt and sun?"
(a) Hiking in the woods.
(b) Walking along the beach.
(c) Walking down a mountainside.
(d) Swimming in the ocean.

2. In Sonnet V, what does Neruda say he forgot about Matilde before he was in love with her?
(a) Matilde's laugh.
(b) Matilde's hair.
(c) Matilde's hips.
(d) Matilde's kisses.

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

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

5. In Sonnet XV, Neruda says that Matilde is as firm as what two items?
(a) Mountain and boulder.
(b) Rock and tree.
(c) Flesh and bone.
(d) Bread and wood.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet X, what is Matilde doing as Neruda admires her beauty?

2. In Sonnet XX, what phrase does Neruda use to describe Matilde?

3. In Sonnet X ,what word does Neruda use to describe Matilde's beauty?

4. In Sonnet XI, what predator does Neruda use to describe himself?

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

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