English: Short Stories Flashcards
A young, immigrant girl named Yolanda moves to New York with her family. The story takes place during the Cuban missile crisis.
“Snow” by Julia Alvarez
A Harlem church group escapes the city for a summer day-trip of prayer, and romance.
“The Outing” by James Baldwin
As a young African-American girl, named Hazel/Squeaky navigates her world as a talented sprinter she explores her relationship with her disabled brother.
“Raymond’s Run” by Toni Cade Bambara
A young boy in Dublin, Ireland is infatuated with the girl living across the street. When the young girl mentions how badly she wants to attend a certain bazaar, he sees an opportunity to win her heart by attending the bazaar himself and bringing her back a gift.
“Araby” by James Joyce
A man named Montresor who decides to seek revenge against a man named Fortunato, who has insulted him. He meets Fortunato at a carnival, lures him into the catacombs of his home, and buries him alive.
“The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe
