The Night Face Up practice test

Front

What realization does the protagonist come to at the end of 'The Night Face Up'?

Back

The hospital visit was the dream while the Aztec ritual was the reality.

Front

What literary device is used in the phrase 'Now sleep began to take over again, to pull him slowly down'?

Back

Personification.

Front

Based on the quote 'And at certain periods they went out to hunt enemies; they called it the war of the blossom.', what is the story likely about?

Back

An Aztec manhunt.

Front

Which sense does the author focus on in the protagonist's dream, and what is unusual about it?

Back

Smell; he never dreamt smells.

Front

What does the term 'consecrated' mean?

Back

Considered sacred.

Front

What is the significance of dreams in 'The Night Face Up'?

Back

They blur the line between reality and fantasy, reflecting the protagonist's internal conflict.

Front

How does the setting of the hospital contrast with the Aztec world in the story?

Back

The hospital represents modernity and safety, while the Aztec world represents danger and primal instincts.

Front

What theme is explored through the protagonist's dual experiences in the story?

Back

The theme of reality versus illusion.

Front

What does the protagonist's experience in the Aztec world symbolize?

Back

A struggle for survival and the clash of cultures.

Front

How does the author use imagery to enhance the story's themes?

Back

Imagery evokes sensory experiences that immerse the reader in both the hospital and Aztec settings.