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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through XLI - L.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Sonnet XVII, what does Neruda imply about the relationship between himself and Matilde?
(a) Their love is so simple that he does not think about it.
(b) Their love is so deep that they are almost the same person.
(c) Their love is fleeting.
(d) Their love is so complex that he must study it.

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

3. In Sonnet XLV, what will Neruda do if Matilde ever leaves his side?
(a) Become insane with grief.
(b) Die from loneliness.
(c) Stop writing poetry.
(d) Wander the earth looking for her.

4. 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) Anger and loneliness.
(c) Oceans and ships.
(d) Trains and nations.

5. In Sonnet V, what does Neruda say he forgot about Matilde before he was in love with her?
(a) Matilde's kisses.
(b) Matilde's laugh.
(c) Matilde's hips.
(d) Matilde's hair.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Sonnet XLII, what does Neruda say shields the earth from daylight?

3. What color is a prominent motif in Sonnet XXIV?

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

5. In Sonnet XXXI, what two plants does Neruda use to crown Matilde?

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