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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Sonnet LVII, who is defeated by the love between Matilde and Neruda's love?
(a) Neruda's romantic rivals.
(b) Neruda's political opponents.
(c) People who gossip about and slander Neruda.
(d) Neruda's literary critics.

2. In Sonnet LV, what does Neruda NOT say attacks "the honied contentment" of love?
(a) Shattered glass.
(b) Thorns.
(c) Sickness.
(d) Fights.

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

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

5. In Sonnet XXX, what is the lost object that Neruda says no one will retrieve?
(a) His voice.
(b) His spirit.
(c) His heart.
(d) His passion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the girl whose story Neruda is telling in Sonnet LXVIII made of?

2. In Sonnet XXXVII, what does Matilde conquer with her love?

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

4. What does Neruda look for in Sonnet XI?

5. In Sonnet LXXI, Neruda says that love is like what kind of city?

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