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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 XXXVII, what does Matilde conquer with her love?
(a) Neruda's "darkened thoughts."
(b) Neruda's "fearful mind."
(c) Neruda's "closed heart."
(d) Neruda's "proud spirit."

2. In Sonnet XXI, what does Neruda tell Matilde is the reason he cries in his sleep?
(a) He dreams about her leaving him.
(b) He dreams about her dying.
(c) He is like a lost child in his dreams.
(d) He has terrible nightmares.

3. In Sonnet XXVII, Neruda says that Matilde is "as blue as the night" of what country?
(a) Peru.
(b) Guatemala.
(c) Colombia.
(d) Cuba.

4. In Sonnet VII, what does Neruda say reminds him of Matilde's eyes?
(a) Carnations, clay and trees.
(b) The moon, clay and fire.
(c) The ocean, mist and clouds.
(d) The stars, the ocean and birds.

5. What does Neruda look for in Sonnet XI?
(a) Matilde's body.
(b) A love letter.
(c) Matilde's home.
(d) Isla Negra.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet XIII, what food does Neruda use to describe Matilde?

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

3. In Sonnet IX, Neruda contrasts the love between himself and Matilde with what natural formation?

4. In Sonnet XXXV, what brings morning and night to Neruda's eyes?

5. In Sonnet X ,what word does Neruda use to describe Matilde's beauty?

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