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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 XXVIII, what sprouts in Neruda and Matilde's "stable place?"
(a) Secrets.
(b) Love.
(c) Chaos.
(d) Peace.

2. In Sonnet XII, what does Neruda describe by relating it to a journey?
(a) Neruda and Matilde's developing relationship.
(b) Neruda and Matilde's slowly growing family.
(c) Neruda and Matilde's conversations.
(d) Neruda and Matilde's lovemaking.

3. In Sonnet XXX, what is the lost object that Neruda says no one will retrieve?
(a) His voice.
(b) His heart.
(c) His passion.
(d) His spirit.

4. What does Neruda mention in Sonnet XXXVII as being the "only" thing that Matilde could use to conquer him?
(a) Matilde's strength.
(b) Matilde's delicacy.
(c) Matilde's persistence.
(d) Matilde's simplicity.

5. 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) Anger and loneliness.
(b) Oceans and ships.
(c) Trains and nations.
(d) Rivers and mountains.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet XLVIII, what does Neruda say two happy lovers make?

2. In Sonnet XLI, what does Neruda hint will bring an end to the "rough times" he describes?

3. In Sonnet III, Neruda compares "Bitter love" to what two objects?

4. In Sonnet VI, Neruda is lost in a forest and breaks off a twig, hoping for some moisture to ease his thirst. What effect does the twig's scent have on him?

5. In Sonnet XXXII, what starts the morning with "its truths scrambled" and that "drifts like a poor little boat?"

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