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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 VII, what does Neruda say he can see in Matilde's life?
(a) The past.
(b) Everything that lives.
(c) Everything that is good.
(d) The future.

2. According to Sonnet LIX, what harasses "Poor unlucky poets?"
(a) Nature and mankind.
(b) LIfe and death.
(c) Order and chaos.
(d) Happiness and sadness.

3. In Sonnet XI, what predator does Neruda use to describe himself?
(a) A puma.
(b) A leopard.
(c) A hyena.
(d) A lion.

4. In Sonnet XVIII, Neruda says that Matilde moves through the mountains as swiftly as what two objects?
(a) A breeze and a stream.
(b) A whisper and a prayer.
(c) A river and an arrow.
(d) A puma and a bird.

5. In Sonnet XXXIV, Neruda says that Matilde is the daughter of what natural body?
(a) The stars.
(b) The sea.
(c) The mountains.
(d) The sun.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet LXII, what overshadows the love between Neruda and Matilde?

2. In Sonnet L, what does Neruda encourage Matilde to do?

3. What does Neruda look for in Sonnet XI?

4. In Sonnet LXVII, to what does Neruda compare Matilde's kisses?

5. In Sonnet XV, what does Neruda say Matilde is made out of?

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