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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through XXI - XXX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Sonnet II, what ultimately brings Neruda and Matilde together?
(a) Fate.
(b) Their love.
(c) Their loneliness.
(d) The country.

2. In Sonnet XXIV, describes the clouds and what "triumphant" group of people?
(a) Soldiers.
(b) Martyrs.
(c) Washerwomen.
(d) Servants.

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

4. In Sonnet XXIII, what flower does Neruda say is "smearing around its bruised secrets?"
(a) Rose.
(b) Wisteria.
(c) Jasmine.
(d) Gardenia.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which country is NOT mentioned in Sonnet XXVI?

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

4. In Sonnet XXII, what image does Neruda NOT use to describe Matilde?

5. In Sonnet XVI, Neruda relates Matilde's body to which object?

(see the answer key)

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