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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 XLVI, what is the "one wave" Neruda chooses?
(a) His poetry.
(b) His heart.
(c) Isla Negra.
(d) Matilde.

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

3. In Sonnet XIV, what does Neruda say Italians call Matilde?
(a) Athena.
(b) Venus.
(c) Nike.
(d) Medusa.

4. In Sonnet XXXVI, what item does Neruda NOT name as one of Matilde's "weapons?"
(a) Wax.
(b) Wine.
(c) Oil.
(d) Cloth.

5. In Sonnet LI, Neruda describes Matilde as what landmark?
(a) A river.
(b) A mountain.
(c) A volcano.
(d) A tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet XXXV, what brings morning and night to Neruda's eyes?

2. What opposites does Neruda NOT consider in Sonnet LXVI?

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

4. In Sonnet LXIV, love tints Neruda's life what color?

5. In Sonnet VII, what does Neruda say he can see in Matilde's life?

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