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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through LI - LX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Sonnet LVIII, where does Neruda go while he is "singing with the wind?"
(a) To the sea.
(b) Back to his homeland.
(c) To be with Matilde.
(d) Back to his library.

2. In Sonnet XXX, what is the lost object that Neruda says no one will retrieve?
(a) His spirit.
(b) His passion.
(c) His heart.
(d) His voice.

3. What is the name of the friend Neruda mentions in Sonnet L?
(a) Jiminez.
(b) Miguel.
(c) Antonio.
(d) Cotapos.

4. In Sonnet XLV, what will Neruda do if Matilde ever leaves his side?
(a) Stop writing poetry.
(b) Become insane with grief.
(c) Die from loneliness.
(d) Wander the earth looking for her.

5. In Sonnet LVI, what does Neruda say is exhausted by his songs?
(a) Mistrust.
(b) Anger.
(c) Envy.
(d) Loneliness.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet LV, what does Neruda NOT say attacks "the honied contentment" of love?

2. In Sonnet XXXII, what starts the morning with "its truths scrambled" and that "drifts like a poor little boat?"

3. In Sonnet LI, Matilde's laugh reminds Neruda of what kind of tree?

4. In Sonnet XVII, what does Neruda imply about the relationship between himself and Matilde?

5. In Sonnet XXVII, Neruda describes Matilde as being as simple as what object?

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