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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Sonnet LXII, what is the only thing that Neruda and Matilde want and which is overshadowed by others?
(a) They only want to love each other.
(b) They want their life to be simple.
(c) They want their families' approval.
(d) They want to live alone on Isla Negra.

2. In Sonnet LII, what does Matilde do that causes the whole earth to sing?
(a) She dances.
(b) She sings.
(c) She walks.
(d) She breathes.

3. In Sonnet XXIV, describes the clouds and what "triumphant" group of people?
(a) Martyrs.
(b) Washerwomen.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Servants.

4. In Sonnet XLII, what does Neruda say shields the earth from daylight?
(a) Clouds.
(b) Storms.
(c) The sky.
(d) Trees.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet XIII, what phrase does Neruda insist does NOT describe Matilde?

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

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

4. In Sonnet LXII, what overshadows the love between Neruda and Matilde?

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

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