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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color is a prominent motif in Sonnet XXIV?
(a) Red.
(b) Gold.
(c) White.
(d) Blue.

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

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

4. In Sonnet XIV, which of Matilde's features does Neruda say he does not have time to celebrate?
(a) Her neck.
(b) Her hair.
(c) Her eyes.
(d) Her hips.

5. In Sonnet XXXIII, where are Neruda and Matilde going when they traverse "the crackling sea?"
(a) To Italy.
(b) To Chile.
(c) To Germany.
(d) To their home.

6. In Sonnet VI, Neruda is lost in a forest and breaks off a twig, hoping for some moisture to ease his thirst. What effect does the twig's scent have on him?
(a) The scent of the twig makes him more thirsty.
(b) The scent of the twig wounds him.
(c) The scent of the twig makes him angry.
(d) The scent of the twig makes him homesick.

7. In Sonnet XXXVI, what does Neruda like watching Matilde do in her "miniature empire?"
(a) Swimming.
(b) Reading.
(c) Chores.
(d) Sleeping.

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

9. In Sonnet XX, what two opposing concepts does Neruda use to describe Matilde?
(a) Love and hate.
(b) Peace and chaos.
(c) Beauty and ugliness.
(d) Anger and happiness.

10. In Sonnet XLIX, what does Neruda NOT say that he sings to?
(a) The planets.
(b) The moon.
(c) The birds.
(d) The sea.

11. In Sonnet XXVI, which of Matilde's qualities does Neruda say the earth has imitated?
(a) Her beauty.
(b) Her humility.
(c) Her power.
(d) Her pride.

12. In Sonnet XXX, what is the lost object that Neruda says no one will retrieve?
(a) His heart.
(b) His voice.
(c) His passion.
(d) His spirit.

13. In Sonnet X ,what word does Neruda use to describe Matilde's beauty?
(a) Smooth.
(b) Quiet.
(c) Soft.
(d) Warm.

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

15. In Sonnet XXXI, what two plants does Neruda use to crown Matilde?
(a) Laurel and oregano.
(b) Vines and lilies.
(c) Orange blossoms and lilies.
(d) Laurel and roses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the river in Sonnet XLIX signify?

2. In Sonnet XLI, what month does Neruda associate with "rough times?"

3. What does Neruda look for in Sonnet XI?

4. In Sonnet XIX, what image does Neruda NOT use to describe the insect he watches?

5. In Sonnets I through X, what flower does Neruda include in his poems' images?

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