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

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 kisses.
(d) Matilde's hips.

3. In Sonnet I, what image does Neruda NOT use to describe Matilde's name?
(a) A plant.
(b) A wine.
(c) A castle.
(d) A rock.

4. In Sonnet VII, what does Neruda say he can see in Matilde's life?
(a) Everything that lives.
(b) Everything that is good.
(c) The past.
(d) The future.

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 XX, what two opposing concepts does Neruda use to describe Matilde?

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

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

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

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

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