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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through XXXI - XL.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Sonnet III, Neruda compares "Bitter love" to what two objects?
(a) A drink and a broken glass.
(b) Knives and a lion.
(c) A hole and a trap.
(d) Thorns and a spear.

2. In Sonnet XXVII, Neruda describes Matilde as being as simple as what object?
(a) A pebble.
(b) A hand.
(c) A tree.
(d) A bowl.

3. In Sonnet VII, Neruda's lover finally returns his love. What image does Neruda use to describe his feelings after his love is returned?
(a) A volcano.
(b) A sunbeam.
(c) A dove.
(d) A geyser.

4. In Sonnet XIII, what phrase does Neruda insist does NOT describe Matilde?
(a) "Chilly silver."
(b) "Pale fire."
(c) "Purple shadow."
(d) "Burning gold."

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In Sonnet XXVII, Neruda says that Matilde is "as blue as the night" of what country?

4. In Sonnet XXXVIII, Neruda says that Matilde's house sounds like what object?

5. In Sonnet XXXII, what title does Neruda give to Matilde?

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