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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 fleeting.
(c) Their love is so complex that he must study it.
(d) Their love is so deep that they are almost the same person.

3. In Sonnet XII, what does Neruda describe by relating it to a journey?
(a) Neruda and Matilde's slowly growing family.
(b) Neruda and Matilde's developing relationship.
(c) Neruda and Matilde's lovemaking.
(d) Neruda and Matilde's conversations.

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

5. In Sonnet XL, what is Matilde doing while Neruda watches her from his house?
(a) Gardening.
(b) Picking flowers.
(c) Swimming in the ocean.
(d) Walking on the beach.

6. In Sonnet XI, what predator does Neruda use to describe himself?
(a) A hyena.
(b) A puma.
(c) A leopard.
(d) A lion.

7. In Sonnet L, what aspect of Matilde does Neruda say "drops like a hawk from a stony tower?"
(a) Her singing.
(b) Her laughter.
(c) Her eyes.
(d) Her dancing.

8. In Sonnet XLIII, where does Neruda look for similarities to Matilde and her appearance?
(a) In himself.
(b) In nature.
(c) In the sea.
(d) In other women.

9. In Sonnet XLII, what does Neruda NOT use to describe daylight?
(a) Glass.
(b) A yellow rock.
(c) Fire.
(d) Bees.

10. In Sonnet XXVII, Neruda describes Matilde as being as simple as what object?
(a) A bowl.
(b) A tree.
(c) A pebble.
(d) A hand.

11. Which image does Neruda NOT use to describe Matilde in Sonnet XXIX?
(a) Dark mud.
(b) A queen.
(c) A clay poppy.
(d) A clay horse.

12. In Sonnet III, what words does Neruda use to describe love?
(a) Bitter/enticing.
(b) Peaceful/persistant.
(c) Bitter/ferocious.
(d) Lonely/desperate.

13. Which country is NOT mentioned in Sonnet XXVI?
(a) Guatemala.
(b) Tibet.
(c) Germany.
(d) Poland.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet XXI, what season does Neruda say he does not want to go "one moment more without?"

2. In Sonnet XXXVII, what does Matilde conquer with her love?

3. In his dedication, Neruda says that poets before him have written sonnets whose rhymes are like crystal or cannon fire. What does Neruda say his poems are made of?

4. In Sonnet XV, Neruda says that Matilde is as firm as what two items?

5. In Sonnet V, what does Neruda say he forgot about Matilde before he was in love with her?

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