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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Sonnet XXIX, where is Matilde born?
(a) The "dark North."
(b) The "poor South."
(c) The "quiet East."
(d) The "rich South."

2. In Sonnet II, what ultimately brings Neruda and Matilde together?
(a) The country.
(b) Their loneliness.
(c) Their love.
(d) Fate.

3. What does Neruda plead with Matilde not to do in Sonnet XLV?
(a) Criticize herself.
(b) Be angry with him.
(c) Cry.
(d) Leave him.

4. What color is a prominent motif in Sonnet XXIV?
(a) White.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) Gold.

5. In Sonnet VI, Neruda is lost in a forest and breaks off a twig, hoping for some moisture to ease his thirst. What effect does the twig's scent have on him?
(a) The scent of the twig wounds him.
(b) The scent of the twig makes him homesick.
(c) The scent of the twig makes him angry.
(d) The scent of the twig makes him more thirsty.

6. In Sonnet V, Neruda relates Matilde's hips to what object?
(a) Lilies in a valley.
(b) Trees in a forest.
(c) Wheat in its fields.
(d) Barley in its fields.

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

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

9. In Sonnet XX, what phrase does Neruda use to describe Matilde?
(a) A "simple contradiction."
(b) A "harried beauty."
(c) A "messy chestnut."
(d) A "lovely beast."

10. 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.

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

12. In Sonnet X, what object does Neruda NOT use as a metaphor for Matilde's beauty?
(a) Wood.
(b) Wind.
(c) Peaches.
(d) Wheat.

13. In Sonnet XL, what month does Neruda say "trembled like a butterfly?"
(a) June.
(b) January.
(c) October.
(d) December.

14. In Sonnet XVII, what does Neruda imply about the relationship between himself and Matilde?
(a) Their love is so simple that he does not think about it.
(b) Their love is so deep that they are almost the same person.
(c) Their love is so complex that he must study it.
(d) Their love is fleeting.

15. In Sonnet XLV, what will Neruda do if Matilde ever leaves his side?
(a) Die from loneliness.
(b) Stop writing poetry.
(c) Wander the earth looking for her.
(d) Become insane with grief.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet XXXI, where do Neruda and Matilde wander "like other country people?"

2. In Sonnet VII, Neruda's lover finally returns his love. What image does Neruda use to describe his feelings after his love is returned?

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

4. In Sonnet XLVI, what is the "one wave" Neruda chooses?

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

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