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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Sonnet XXVIII, what sprouts in Neruda and Matilde's "stable place?"
(a) Peace.
(b) Chaos.
(c) Love.
(d) Secrets.

2. In Sonnet XXXIV, Neruda says that Matilde is the daughter of what natural body?
(a) The stars.
(b) The sun.
(c) The sea.
(d) The mountains.

3. In Sonnet XXXVI, what item does Neruda NOT name as one of Matilde's "weapons?"
(a) Wine.
(b) Oil.
(c) Wax.
(d) Cloth.

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

5. Why does Neruda state that he does not love Matilde in Sonnet XLIV?
(a) Because she is too complex to love fully.
(b) So he can love her more in the future.
(c) So she can remain an individual.
(d) Because he can not grasp her beauty.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet XXXI, what two plants does Neruda use to crown Matilde?

2. Which country is NOT mentioned in Sonnet XXVI?

3. In Sonnet I, what image does Neruda NOT use to describe Matilde's name?

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

5. In Sonnet XXIII, what does Neruda say will endure even after the end of the world?

Short Essay Questions

1. In his dedication, how does Neruda compare his poems to those of other poets?

2. Why does Neruda's description of Matilde's laugh contrast so strongly with her physical appearance in Sonnet L?

3. What are some ways Neruda describes Matilde and her house using images related to sound in Sonnet XXXVIII?

4. What is Neruda's state of being before he meets Matilde in Sonnet XXV?

5. In Sonnet I, how does Neruda describe Matilde's name?

6. How does Neruda describe Matilde's hands in Sonnet XL?

7. What are some aspects of Matilde's ugliness and beauty does Neruda list in Sonnet XX?

8. Why does Neruda give Matilde the title "The One Who Puts Things in Order" in Sonnet XXXI?

9. List some examples of how Neruda compares Matilde's body to the universe in Sonnet XVI.

10. In Sonnet XI, Neruda is starving and is prowling for sustenance. What "food" is he looking for?

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