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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through XXI - XXX.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Sonnet XIII, what phrase does Neruda insist does NOT describe Matilde?
(a) "Purple shadow."
(b) "Chilly silver."
(c) "Burning gold."
(d) "Pale fire."

3. In Sonnet XIV, what does Neruda say Italians call Matilde?
(a) Nike.
(b) Athena.
(c) Medusa.
(d) Venus.

4. In Sonnet X ,what word does Neruda use to describe Matilde's beauty?
(a) Smooth.
(b) Warm.
(c) Quiet.
(d) Soft.

5. In Sonnet XX, what two opposing concepts does Neruda use to describe Matilde?
(a) Love and hate.
(b) Peace and chaos.
(c) Anger and happiness.
(d) Beauty and ugliness.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet X, what object does Neruda NOT use as a metaphor for Matilde's beauty?

2. In Sonnet V, Neruda relates Matilde's hips to what object?

3. In Sonnet XVIII, Neruda says that Matilde moves through the mountains as swiftly as what two objects?

4. In Sonnet XXX, Neruda says that Matilde has hair as thick as what kind of tree?

5. In Sonnet XXVIII, what sprouts in Neruda and Matilde's "stable place?"

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