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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through LXI - LXX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What concept of time does Neruda decide to focus on in Sonnet XLIX?
(a) "Tomorrow."
(b) "Yesterday."
(c) "Today."
(d) The future.

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

3. In Sonnet XX, what phrase does Neruda use to describe Matilde?
(a) A "lovely beast."
(b) A "messy chestnut."
(c) A "harried beauty."
(d) A "simple contradiction."

4. In Sonnet L, what does Neruda encourage Matilde to do?
(a) Laugh.
(b) Cry.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Sing.

5. In Sonnet XL, what is Matilde doing while Neruda watches her from his house?
(a) Gardening.
(b) Walking on the beach.
(c) Picking flowers.
(d) Swimming in the ocean.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet LXVIII, where did the girl whose story Neruda is telling come from?

2. In Sonnet XLVIII, what does Neruda say two happy lovers make?

3. In Sonnet XIX, what insect does Neruda watch and contemplate?

4. What does Neruda mention in Sonnet XXXVII as being the "only" thing that Matilde could use to conquer him?

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

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