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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through LXI - LXX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Sonnet XXVI, which of Matilde's qualities does Neruda say the earth has imitated?
(a) Her beauty.
(b) Her pride.
(c) Her power.
(d) Her humility.

2. Why does Neruda state that he does not love Matilde in Sonnet XLIV?
(a) Because he can not grasp her beauty.
(b) So she can remain an individual.
(c) So he can love her more in the future.
(d) Because she is too complex to love fully.

3. In Sonnet LIII, what does Neruda NOT cite as "a man's needs, and a woman's?"
(a) Water.
(b) Table.
(c) Wine.
(d) Bread.

4. In Sonnet XXXV, what flower does Neruda describe as having a "sad savage odor?"
(a) Lavender.
(b) Gardenia.
(c) Honeysuckle.
(d) Jasmine.

5. In Sonnet LVI, what does Neruda say gives Matilde its "crystalline proportions?"
(a) Quartz.
(b) Light.
(c) Glass.
(d) Salt.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Sonnet LV, what does Neruda NOT say attacks "the honied contentment" of love?

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?

4. In Sonnet LVII, who is defeated by the love between Matilde and Neruda's love?

5. In Sonnet XXIII, what flower does Neruda say is "smearing around its bruised secrets?"

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