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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Sonnets I through X, what flower does Neruda include in his poems' images?
(a) An iris.
(b) A carnation.
(c) A rose.
(d) A sunflower.

2. In Sonnet XVII, what does Neruda imply about the relationship between himself and Matilde?
(a) Their love is so deep that they are almost the same person.
(b) Their love is fleeting.
(c) Their love is so simple that he does not think about it.
(d) Their love is so complex that he must study it.

3. In Sonnet XXXV, what brings morning and night to Neruda's eyes?
(a) Neruda's love.
(b) Matilde's hands.
(c) Neruda's insecurities.
(d) Matilde's moods.

4. In Sonnet XXXV, what flower does Neruda describe as having a "sad savage odor?"
(a) Lavender.
(b) Honeysuckle.
(c) Jasmine.
(d) Gardenia.

5. In Sonnet III, Neruda compares "Bitter love" to what two objects?
(a) Thorns and a spear.
(b) A hole and a trap.
(c) Knives and a lion.
(d) A drink and a broken glass.

6. In Sonnet II, what ultimately brings Neruda and Matilde together?
(a) Their love.
(b) Their loneliness.
(c) Fate.
(d) The country.

7. 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 geyser.
(b) A volcano.
(c) A dove.
(d) A sunbeam.

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

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

10. In Sonnet II, Neruda laments that his path to Matilde has been long and lonely. What two obstacles does Neruda say divide him and Matilde?
(a) Anger and loneliness.
(b) Trains and nations.
(c) Oceans and ships.
(d) Rivers and mountains.

11. Which country is NOT mentioned in Sonnet XXVI?
(a) Poland.
(b) Germany.
(c) Guatemala.
(d) Tibet.

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

13. In Sonnet XXII, what image does Neruda NOT use to describe Matilde?
(a) A wildfire.
(b) A queen.
(c) A guitar.
(d) A star.

14. In Sonnet XXV, what phrase do "rough warehouses" growl at Neruda?
(a) "Go away."
(b) "Give up."
(c) "Get lost."
(d) "You are nothing."

15. What is the name of the friend Neruda mentions in Sonnet L?
(a) Cotapos.
(b) Jiminez.
(c) Antonio.
(d) Miguel.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sonnet V, what does Neruda say he forgot about Matilde before he was in love with her?

2. In Sonnet XVI, Neruda relates Matilde's body to which object?

3. In Sonnet XLV, what will Neruda do if Matilde ever leaves his side?

4. In Sonnet XV, what does Neruda say Matilde is made out of?

5. In Sonnet XXXVIII, what historic poet appears wearing his "quiet sandals?"

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