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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 XL, what month does Neruda say "trembled like a butterfly?"
(a) June.
(b) January.
(c) October.
(d) December.

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

3. In Sonnet XXVII, Neruda describes Matilde as being as simple as what object?
(a) A hand.
(b) A bowl.
(c) A pebble.
(d) A tree.

4. In Sonnet XXXIX, which of Matilde's skills does Neruda admire?
(a) Her gardening.
(b) Her cooking.
(c) Her cleaning.
(d) Her sewing.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet XLVI, what is the "one wave" Neruda chooses?

2. In Sonnet VII, what does Neruda say he can see in Matilde's life?

3. In Sonnet XXXIV, Neruda says that Matilde is the daughter of what natural body?

4. In Sonnet III, what words does Neruda use to describe love?

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

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