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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Sonnet XLIII, where does Neruda look for similarities to Matilde and her appearance?
2. In Sonnet XXXI, where do Neruda and Matilde wander "like other country people?"
3. Why does Neruda state that he does not love Matilde in Sonnet XLIV?
4. In Sonnet XX, what two opposing concepts does Neruda use to describe Matilde?
5. In Sonnet I, what image does Neruda NOT use to describe Matilde's name?
Short Essay Questions
1. What obstacles does Neruda and Matilde's love face in Sonnet XXVIII? Does their love survive?
2. In his dedication, how does Neruda compare his poems to those of other poets?
3. In Sonnet XLV, what does Neruda say will happen to him if Matilde leaves?
4. Explain how Matilde acts as a healer and protector in Sonnet XXIII.
5. What are some aspects of Matilde's ugliness and beauty does Neruda list in Sonnet XX?
6. What imagery does Neruda use to compare Matilde to bread in Sonnet XIII?
7. How is Neruda affected by the "bitter love" he experiences in Sonnet III?
8. In Sonnet XXIX, why does Neruda say he chose Matilde? How does her background influence his decision?
9. in Sonnet V, what does Neruda realize after he wanders through the streets "like a man wounded?"
10. What is Neruda's state of being before he meets Matilde in Sonnet XXV?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze the importance of Matilde and Neruda's childhoods throughout the 100 Sonnets. What does the author reveal to the reader about the childhood of each individual? What role does each individual's childhood have on them? What role does childhood play in their relationship with each other? Use quotes from the sonnets to back up all arguments.
Essay Topic 2
Assess Neruda's use of the sonnet as a form of poetry. How are Neruda's poems similar to traditional sonnets? How are they different? How does Neruda view his sonnets when he compares them to those of other poets? Be specific.
Essay Topic 3
Analyze the various properties of love described in Neruda's sonnets. How does Neruda view love? What properties does he ascribe to that emotion? Use specific examples from the book.
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