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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through LXXI - LXXX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What opposites does Neruda NOT consider in Sonnet LXVI?
(a) Hate and not hate.
(b) Light and darkness.
(c) Love and not love.
(d) Cold and fire.

2. In Sonnet LI, Matilde's laugh reminds Neruda of what kind of tree?
(a) A tree that is struck by lightening.
(b) A tree that grows deep in the forest.
(c) A tree growing along on a cliff.
(d) A tree the offers shade to travelers.

3. What color is a prominent motif in Sonnet XXIV?
(a) White.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) Gold.

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

5. What concept of time does Neruda decide to focus on in Sonnet XLIX?
(a) The future.
(b) "Today."
(c) "Yesterday."
(d) "Tomorrow."

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet XXIV, describes the clouds and what "triumphant" group of people?

2. 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?

3. What is Neruda looking for in Sonnet LXV?

4. In Sonnet XXI, what season does Neruda say he does not want to go "one moment more without?"

5. What is the name of the friend Neruda mentions in Sonnet L?

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