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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 "Not Alone the Albatross," what does the poet say about the albatross?

2. How long does the poet say the day will last in "The Long Day Called Thursday"?

3. In "Poetry," how does the poet say poetry found him?

4. Why does the poet say he will say nothing in "I will Come Back"?

5. What color is the flag in "The Flag"?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Autumn Testament,"what are some of the directions Pablo Neruda gives?

2. What is the atmosphere of the setting in "The Pension on the Calle Maruri"?

3. How is the ship in "Leviathan" described?

4. In "Oh Earth, Wait for Me," what gifts can the earth give?

5. In "Poet's Obligation,"what role does the poet play?

6. What message does the poet deliver about the albatross in "Not Alone the Albatross"?

7. In "Past," why does the poet suggest forgetting the past?

8. What does "The Pueblo" reveal about Pablo Neruda's feelings toward communism?

9. What is described in "Fiesta's End"?

10. What is "Ode to Laziness" about in the poet's life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the role of women in Pablo Neruda's poetry. Consider the different categories of women he explores.

Essay Topic 2

Examine how Pablo Neruda integrates folk lore into his poetry. What is the effect?

Essay Topic 3

Consider the poems in which Pablo Neruda reveals the writing process. What role do these poems play? How do they relate to the major themes in Pablo Neruda's other works?

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