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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 X, what object does Neruda NOT use as a metaphor for Matilde's beauty?
2. In Sonnet XXXVI, what does Neruda like watching Matilde do in her "miniature empire?"
3. In Sonnet XLIII, where does Neruda look for similarities to Matilde and her appearance?
4. What is the name of the friend Neruda mentions in Sonnet L?
5. In Sonnet XLV, what will Neruda do if Matilde ever leaves his side?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Neruda describe Matilde's hands in Sonnet XL?
2. Neruda says that "everything alive has its two sides," including love. In Sonnet XLIV, what are the two sides of Neruda's love for Matilde? Why are both sides important?
3. What does Neruda say about Matilde's hair in Sonnet XIV?
4. What imagery does Neruda use to describe Matilde as he watches her walk by the sea in Sonnet X?
5. List some examples of earth imagery Neruda uses to describe Matilde in Sonnet XXX.
6. What is Neruda looking for when he studies other women in Sonnet XLIII?
7. In Sonnet I, how does Neruda describe Matilde's name?
8. What are some ways Neruda describes Matilde and her house using images related to sound in Sonnet XXXVIII?
9. In Sonnet XXIX, why does Neruda say he chose Matilde? How does her background influence his decision?
10. Why does Neruda's description of Matilde's laugh contrast so strongly with her physical appearance in Sonnet L?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Throughout his 100 Sonnets, Neruda makes extensive use of metaphor and conceit to describe certain concepts or objects that are important to him. Analyze Neruda's use of metaphor and conceit throughout the text, using examples from at least at least four different sonnets. What does Neruda achieve by using metaphor and conceit instead of literal descriptions of the described object or concept? Use quotes from the book to support all assertions.
Essay Topic 2
In many of Neruda's sonnets, particularly those near the end of the 100 Sonnets, Neruda deals extensively with the concept of death. How does the author view death? What are his wishes for himself if Matilde dies before he does? What are his wishes for Matilde should he die first? What does he believe will happen to the souls of the two lovers after their deaths? Use quotes from the sonnets to support any assertions.
Essay Topic 3
Many of Neruda's poems focus extensively on different animals or insects. Choose three poems that contain examples of animals or insects, and examine the importance of those beings in the poem. Use specific examples from the book.
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