The Night Face Up

Front

What sense does the author focus on in the dream?

Back

Smell; he never dreamt smells.

Front

What is happening in the 'dream' story?

Back

The man is being chased by Aztecs to be killed and sacrificed.

Front

What is revealed about the motorcycle crash and the hospital?

Back

The man dies in the Aztec world while thinking of his 'dream' about the motorcycle and hospital.

Front

What do we learn about the character at the end of the story?

Back

He lives in the Aztec times and is going to be killed.

Front

How would you characterize the doctors and nurses at the scene of the accident?

Back

Friendly and humorous.

Front

What is the significance of the motorcycle crash in the story?

Back

It serves as a catalyst for the character's experiences in both the hospital and the Aztec world.

Front

How does the author create a sense of confusion between reality and dreams?

Back

By intertwining the motorcycle accident with the Aztec world, blurring the lines between the two.

Front

What themes are explored in 'The Night Face Up'?

Back

The themes of reality vs. illusion, sacrifice, and the nature of dreams.

Front

How does the setting influence the story's events?

Back

The contrasting settings of modern Mexico and the Aztec world highlight the character's internal conflict.

Front

What role does the character's perspective play in the narrative?

Back

It shapes the reader's understanding of the events and the emotional weight of his experiences.