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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Sonnet XIX, what insect does Neruda watch and contemplate?
(a) A bee.
(b) A wasp.
(c) A dragonfly.
(d) A butterfly.

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

3. In Sonnet XXXV, what flower does Neruda describe as having a "sad savage odor?"
(a) Gardenia.
(b) Lavender.
(c) Honeysuckle.
(d) Jasmine.

4. In Sonnet XXXII, what title does Neruda give to Matilde?
(a) The One Who Masters The House.
(b) The One Who Owns The World.
(c) The One Who Awakens The Morning.
(d) The One Who Puts Things In Order.

5. In Sonnet VII, what does Neruda say he can see in Matilde's life?
(a) The future.
(b) Everything that lives.
(c) The past.
(d) Everything that is good.

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

7. In Sonnet XLVI, what part of Matilde does Neruda specifically say he wants all for himself?
(a) Her hips.
(b) Her skin.
(c) Her hair.
(d) Her eyes.

8. In Sonnet XV, what does Neruda say Matilde is made out of?
(a) Bronze.
(b) Water.
(c) Clay.
(d) Light.

9. In Sonnet XXXV, what brings morning and night to Neruda's eyes?
(a) Neruda's love.
(b) Neruda's insecurities.
(c) Matilde's moods.
(d) Matilde's hands.

10. In Sonnet XLIX, what does Neruda NOT say that he sings to?
(a) The sea.
(b) The planets.
(c) The moon.
(d) The birds.

11. In Sonnet XLVIII, what does Neruda say two happy lovers make?
(a) Wine.
(b) Bread.
(c) A song.
(d) Perfume.

12. In Sonnet XXXVIII, what historic poet appears wearing his "quiet sandals?"
(a) Virgil.
(b) Euripides.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Homer.

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

14. In Sonnet V, what does Neruda say he forgot about Matilde before he was in love with her?
(a) Matilde's hair.
(b) Matilde's hips.
(c) Matilde's laugh.
(d) Matilde's kisses.

15. In Sonnet XLI, what does Neruda hint will bring an end to the "rough times" he describes?
(a) Love.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Wind.
(d) Spring.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet XXXIX, which of Matilde's skills does Neruda admire?

2. In Sonnet XXXVI, what item does Neruda NOT name as one of Matilde's "weapons?"

3. In Sonnet IV, what are some "Gifts from the earth" Neruda asks Matilde to remember?

4. In Sonnet XII, what does Neruda describe by relating it to a journey?

5. Which country is NOT mentioned in Sonnet XXVI?

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