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

2. In Sonnet XIII, what food does Neruda use to describe Matilde?
(a) Bread.
(b) Rice.
(c) Olives.
(d) Peaches.

3. In Sonnet XV, what does Neruda say Matilde is made out of?
(a) Bronze.
(b) Clay.
(c) Light.
(d) Water.

4. In Sonnet XX, what two opposing concepts does Neruda use to describe Matilde?
(a) Anger and happiness.
(b) Love and hate.
(c) Beauty and ugliness.
(d) Peace and chaos.

5. In Sonnet XXVII, Neruda says that Matilde is "as blue as the night" of what country?
(a) Guatemala.
(b) Peru.
(c) Colombia.
(d) Cuba.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. In Sonnet XXIV, describes the clouds and what "triumphant" group of people?

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