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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 IV, what are some "Gifts from the earth" Neruda asks Matilde to remember?
(a) Mists, rain, the sun, sand, waves.
(b) Jaguars, lakes, trees.
(c) Butterflies, trees, trails, animals.
(d) Smells, clay, weeds and roots, thorns.

2. In Sonnet XCIX, in what form does Neruda say his heart will exist after he is long dead?
(a) It will exist as water.
(b) It will exist as steam.
(c) It will exist as dust.
(d) It will exist as rich soil.

3. In Sonnet LXI, what does Neruda describe as having a "tail of pain" and a "train of static thorns?"
(a) Death.
(b) Love.
(c) His critics.
(d) Sleep.

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

5. In Sonnet C, what do Neruda and Matilde share that Neruda calls "victorious?"
(a) A smile.
(b) An embrace.
(c) A kiss.
(d) A dream.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet XXXIV, what does Neruda say can "push back the shadows" and enable Matilde to sleep?

2. In Sonnet XCIV, what does Neruda ask Matilde to do if he dies before her?

3. In Sonnet XXXV, what flower does Neruda describe as having a "sad savage odor?"

4. In Sonnet XCI, what does Neruda say covers himself and Matilde "like drizzle?"

5. What are Neruda and Matilde looking for in Sonnet LXXI?

(see the answer key)

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