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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 XVI, Neruda relates Matilde's body to which object?
(a) A forest.
(b) A mountain range.
(c) The entire universe.
(d) The whole countryside.

2. In Sonnets I through X, what flower does Neruda include in his poems' images?
(a) An iris.
(b) A rose.
(c) A sunflower.
(d) A carnation.

3. In Sonnet XVII, what does Neruda say about the way he loves Matilde?
(a) He loves her because of her intense beauty.
(b) He loves her because he was born to do so.
(c) He loves her without knowing how or why he does so.
(d) He loves her because they were made for each other.

4. In Sonnet VII, what does Neruda say reminds him of Matilde's eyes?
(a) The stars, the ocean and birds.
(b) The moon, clay and fire.
(c) The ocean, mist and clouds.
(d) Carnations, clay and trees.

5. In Sonnet II, Neruda laments that his path to Matilde has been long and lonely. What two obstacles does Neruda say divide him and Matilde?
(a) Rivers and mountains.
(b) Oceans and ships.
(c) Anger and loneliness.
(d) Trains and nations.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Sonnet XIII, what food does Neruda use to describe Matilde?

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

4. In Sonnet XVII, what does Neruda imply about the relationship between himself and Matilde?

5. In Sonnet XX, what two opposing concepts does Neruda use to describe Matilde?

(see the answer key)

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