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

2. In Sonnet XXXVIII, Neruda says that Matilde's house sounds like what object?
(a) A symphony.
(b) A storm.
(c) A train.
(d) A hymn.

3. In Sonnet LXXIII, what word does Neruda use to describe the woman who "rose like a fish from the abyss?"
(a) Thin.
(b) Bony.
(c) Vague.
(d) Pallid.

4. Where is the pain Neruda experiences in Sonnet LXV?
(a) In his brain.
(b) In his spirit.
(c) In his leg.
(d) Between his ribs.

5. In Sonnet XXII, what image does Neruda NOT use to describe Matilde?
(a) A queen.
(b) A star.
(c) A wildfire.
(d) A guitar.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet L, what does Neruda encourage Matilde to do?

2. In Sonnet XXVI, which of Matilde's qualities does Neruda say the earth has imitated?

3. In Sonnet XLIII, where does Neruda look for similarities to Matilde and her appearance?

4. In Sonnet XXVII, Neruda describes Matilde as being as simple as what object?

5. What concept of time does Neruda decide to focus on in Sonnet XLIX?

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