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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through XXXI - XL.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Sonnet VII, Neruda's lover finally returns his love. What image does Neruda use to describe his feelings after his love is returned?
(a) A sunbeam.
(b) A dove.
(c) A volcano.
(d) A geyser.

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

3. What does Neruda mention in Sonnet XXXVII as being the "only" thing that Matilde could use to conquer him?
(a) Matilde's simplicity.
(b) Matilde's strength.
(c) Matilde's persistence.
(d) Matilde's delicacy.

4. In Sonnet XVII, what does Neruda say about the way he loves Matilde?
(a) He loves her because he was born to do so.
(b) He loves her without knowing how or why he does so.
(c) He loves her because of her intense beauty.
(d) He loves her because they were made for each other.

5. In Sonnet XXIII, what does Neruda say will endure even after the end of the world?
(a) Matilde's beauty.
(b) The love between himself and Matilde.
(c) Isla Negra and the sea.
(d) Neruda's dreams.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet XV, Neruda says that Matilde is as firm as what two items?

2. Which country is NOT mentioned in Sonnet XXVI?

3. In Sonnet I, what image does Neruda NOT use to describe Matilde's name?

4. In Sonnet XL, what month does Neruda say "trembled like a butterfly?"

5. In Sonnet IV, what are some "Gifts from the earth" Neruda asks Matilde to remember?

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