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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through XLI - L.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Sonnet XXXII, what title does Neruda give to Matilde?
(a) The One Who Puts Things In Order.
(b) The One Who Masters The House.
(c) The One Who Owns The World.
(d) The One Who Awakens The Morning.

2. In Sonnet IV, what are some "Gifts from the earth" Neruda asks Matilde to remember?
(a) Jaguars, lakes, trees.
(b) Smells, clay, weeds and roots, thorns.
(c) Butterflies, trees, trails, animals.
(d) Mists, rain, the sun, sand, waves.

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

4. In Sonnet XV, Neruda says that Matilde is as firm as what two items?
(a) Rock and tree.
(b) Mountain and boulder.
(c) Bread and wood.
(d) Flesh and bone.

5. In Sonnet XXIII, what flower does Neruda say is "smearing around its bruised secrets?"
(a) Wisteria.
(b) Gardenia.
(c) Jasmine.
(d) Rose.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet XXXVII, what does Matilde conquer with her love?

2. In Sonnet XLVI, what part of Matilde does Neruda specifically say he wants all for himself?

3. In Sonnet XX, what two opposing concepts does Neruda use to describe Matilde?

4. In Sonnet XXXIV, what does Neruda say can "push back the shadows" and enable Matilde to sleep?

5. In Sonnet XXV, what phrase do "rough warehouses" growl at Neruda?

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