The narrator of a poem by this author claims to be “from the land where palm trees grow.” For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this poet of Versos Sencillos, which includes a poem which was adapted into his country’s national song, “Guantanamera.”
ANSWER: José Martí [or José Julián Martí Pérez]
[10e] “Guantanamera” is the national song of this Caribbean country, which is home to José Martí.
ANSWER: Cuba [or Republic of Cuba or República de Cuba]
[10h] In another poem from Versos Sencillos, Martí offers both “the sincere friend” and “the cruel person” one of these objects. That poem by Martí is titled “I cultivate [one of these objects].”
ANSWER: a white rose [accept “I cultivate a white rose” or “Cultivo una Rosa Blanca; prompt on roses or flowers]
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