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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the painter in Sonnet LXXVI painting?
(a) The jungle.
(b) Matilde.
(c) The ocean.
(d) Isla Negra.

2. In Sonnet XIII, what food does Neruda use to describe Matilde?
(a) Olives.
(b) Bread.
(c) Peaches.
(d) Rice.

3. In Sonnet L, what does Neruda encourage Matilde to do?
(a) Cry.
(b) Laugh.
(c) Sing.
(d) Sleep.

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

5. What time of day is described in Sonnet LXXIX?
(a) Evening.
(b) Night.
(c) Afternoon.
(d) Morning.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet XLI, what month does Neruda associate with "rough times?"

2. Why does Neruda state that he does not love Matilde in Sonnet XLIV?

3. In Sonnet X, what is Matilde doing as Neruda admires her beauty?

4. In Sonnet XVII, what does Neruda imply about the relationship between himself and Matilde?

5. In Sonnet XXI, what does Neruda tell Matilde is the reason he cries in his sleep?

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