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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 the beginning of "Ode with a Lament," what does the poet say the woman is ready for?

2. In "Nocturnal Collection," what does the poet say he conquered?

3. According to the poet when was gold pure in "Gold"?

4. In "Waltz," what does the poet say to not expect to find?

5. What makes the school of fish unique in "The Fish and the Drowned Man"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the poet connect the woman in "Body of a Woman" to nature?

2. What happens to the unmanned ships in "The Ships"?

3. How does the poet describe unity in "Unity"?

4. In "Love, American (1400)," what does the poet say remains?

5. What happens to the people of the island in "They Come For the Islands"?

6. In "Ode with a Lament," what problem does the poet face regarding the woman?

7. What does the Great Plumed God do in "A Soldier Sleeps"?

8. What do the shadows do to the poet in "Thinking, Tangling Shadows"?

9. In "Serenade," how is night described?

10. Why does the poet feel he is the witness in "Signifying Shadows"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Pablo Neruda's shift from romantic love poetry to poetry that is centered on death and politics. Consider the way he changes poetic devices and techniques.

Essay Topic 2

How does Pablo Neruda use description to convey tone in his poetry?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the theme of loneliness in Pablo Neruda's poetry.

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