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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through XCI - C.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Sonnet XXI, what does Neruda tell Matilde is the reason he cries in his sleep?
(a) He dreams about her dying.
(b) He dreams about her leaving him.
(c) He is like a lost child in his dreams.
(d) He has terrible nightmares.

2. In Sonnet XXXI, what two plants does Neruda use to crown Matilde?
(a) Laurel and roses.
(b) Vines and lilies.
(c) Laurel and oregano.
(d) Orange blossoms and lilies.

3. In Sonnet XXIII, what flower does Neruda say is "smearing around its bruised secrets?"
(a) Gardenia.
(b) Rose.
(c) Wisteria.
(d) Jasmine.

4. In Sonnet XX, what two opposing concepts does Neruda use to describe Matilde?
(a) Peace and chaos.
(b) Anger and happiness.
(c) Beauty and ugliness.
(d) Love and hate.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet XCI, what does Neruda give Matilde that "fills with years like a swelling cluster of fruit?"

2. In Sonnet XIV, what does Neruda say Italians call Matilde?

3. In Sonnet XCII, what does Neruda say has no birth and no death, and will therefore last forever?

4. In Sonnet LVII, who is defeated by the love between Matilde and Neruda's love?

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

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