Pablo Neruda Knowledge Challenge: Are You Up for the Test?

Updated: Mar 17, 2023

Pablo Neruda (born Ricardo Eliécer Neftalí Reyes Basoalto; 12 July 1904 – 23 September 1973), was a Chilean poet-diplomat and politician who won the 1971 Nobel Prize in Literature.

From the basics to the most obscure Pablo Neruda facts, this quiz has it all! With 24 questions covering a wide range of topics, it's the perfect way to test your Pablo Neruda knowledge. Do you have what it takes to come out on top? Challenge yourself.

Pablo Neruda (born Ricardo Eliécer Neftalí Reyes Basoalto; 12 July 1904 – 23 September 1973), was a Chilean poet-diplomat and politician who won the 1971 Nobel Prize in Literature.

From the basics to the most obscure Pablo Neruda facts, this quiz has it all! With 24 questions covering a wide range of topics, it's the perfect way to test your Pablo Neruda knowledge. Do you have what it takes to come out on top? Challenge yourself.

What is the birthplace of Pablo Neruda?

Parral
Licantén
Santiago Commune
St. Louis

Pablo Neruda was born in Parral, Chile.
Parral is a city and commune in the Linares Province of Chiles Maule Region.

When was Pablo Neruda born?

Jul 12, 1904
Jul 2, 1951
Jul 9, 1834
Jun 30, 1911

Which fields of work was Pablo Neruda active in?
(Select 2 answers)

Czech Poetry
Poetry
Diplomacy
Literature

Pablo Neruda was active in the following fields:

Literature
Diplomacy
Politics

What is Pablo Neruda's signature?

Which award did Pablo Neruda receive in 1967?

Grawemeyer Award For Music Composition
World Peace Council Prizes
Nobel Prize In Literature
Viareggio-Versilia International Prize

Pablo Neruda received a number of awards, a few of which are listed here:

Grawemeyer Award For Music Composition (2008)
Golden Wreath (1972)
Nobel Prize In Literature (1971)
Viareggio-Versilia International Prize (1967)
Atenea Awarding (1964)
World Peace Council Prizes (1955)
International Stalin Prize For Peace (1953)
National Prize For Literature (1945)

When was Pablo Neruda awarded the Nobel Prize In Literature?

1974
1969
1972
1971

Pablo Neruda received a number of awards, a few of which are listed here:

Grawemeyer Award For Music Composition (2008)
Golden Wreath (1972)
Nobel Prize In Literature (1971)
Viareggio-Versilia International Prize (1967)
Atenea Awarding (1964)
World Peace Council Prizes (1955)
International Stalin Prize For Peace (1953)
National Prize For Literature (1945)

Which of the following images features Pablo Neruda?

What is Pablo Neruda's given name at birth?

Esteban Antonio Skármeta Vranicic
Juan Antonio Ríos Morales
Raúl Armando Zurita Canessa
Ricardo Eliezer

The birthname of Pablo Neruda is Ricardo Eliezer.

What was the date of Pablo Neruda's death?

Jan 5, 1985
Jan 10, 1986
Sep 16, 1973
Sep 23, 1973

On Sep 23, 1973, Pablo Neruda passed away at the age of 69.

Pablo Neruda holds citizenship in which country?

Peru
Chile
Uruguay
Syria

What was the place of Pablo Neruda's passing?

Santiago
Minneapolis
Prague
Kraków

Pablo Neruda passed away in Santiago (Chile).
Santiago, also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas.

Can you tell me where Pablo Neruda received their education?

University Of Chile
Hebrew University Of Jerusalem
Escuela Normal № 1 De Santiago
Jagiellonian University

Pablo Neruda went to school at University Of Chile.
The University of Chile is a public research university in Santiago, Chile.

Which positions has Pablo Neruda held?
(Select 2 answers)

Ambassador Of Chile To France
Senator Of Chile
Professor
Cultural Attaché

Pablo Neruda holds the following positions :

Senator Of Chile (1945-1948)
Ambassador Of Chile To France (1971-1972)

Pablo Neruda was influenced by of the following people:
(Select 2 answers)

Nikolai Teleshov
Vladimir Vysotsky
Rubén Darío
Federico García Lorca

Pablo Neruda was influenced by the following people:

Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
Rubén Darío
Federico García Lorca
Walt Whitman
Francisco Quevedo
Arthur Rimbaud

Which of the following are notable works of Pablo Neruda?
(Select 2 answers)

Iron John: A Book About Men
Ardiente Paciencia
Residence On Earth
Crepusculario

Notable works of Pablo Neruda include:

Crepusculario
Twenty Love Poems And A Song Of Despair
Residence On Earth
España en el corazón
Canto General
Estravagario
Arte de pájaros
Splendor and Death of Joaquin Murieta

Could you tell me which of the following organizations Pablo Neruda has belonged to?
(Select 2 answers)

Academy Of Arts Of The GDR
Modern Language Association
Academia Chilena De La Lengua
Chilean Writers' Society

The following organizations have been among those that Pablo Neruda has been a part of:

Title	Image
Modern Language Association
Academy Of Arts Of The GDR
American Academy Of Arts And Sciences

Can you tell where Pablo Neruda is buried?

Cartagena
Isla Negra
Cementerio Parroquial De San Bernardo
Sanhedria Cemetery

Pablo Neruda was buried in Isla Negra , El QuiscoChile. Isla Negra is a coastal area in El Quisco commune in central Chile, some 45 km south of Valparaiso and 96 km west of Santiago.

What is Pablo Neruda's native language?

Malay
English
Arabic
Spanish

What is/was Pablo Neruda's political party?

Syrian Social Nationalist Party
Polish United Workers' Party
Christian Democratic Party
Communist Party Of Chile

Pablo Neruda has been a member of Communist Party Of Chile.
The Communist Party of Chile is a communist party in Chile.

Pablo Neruda's work genre is Poetry.
Is this true or false?

True
False

Pablo Neruda's work is best known for the following genres:

Poetry
Prose

Pablo Neruda was nominated for the Sherlock Award.
Is this true or false?

False
True

What are Pablo Neruda's most famous occupations?
(Select 2 answers)

Poet
Autobiographer
Singer
Composer

I'm curious about Pablo Neruda's beliefs. What is the religion or worldview of Pablo Neruda?

Catholic Church
Catholicism
Lapsed Catholic
Atheism

Pablo Neruda's religion is Atheism.
Atheism, in the broadest sense, is an absence of belief in the existence of deities.

What was the cause of Pablo Neruda's death?

Cancer
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Poisoning
Ballistic Trauma

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