The Magus | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Part 1, Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

1. Which of the following characters is the protagonist of this novel?

Nicholas.

2. Where does this story take place?

Greece.

3. Which of the following is an inaccurate characterization of Nicholas Urfe?

Published Poet.

4. What is Nicholas searching for as this novel opens?

A job.

5. How does Nicholas describe the idea of being in Greece?

Taking an almost obsessive hold over him.

6. Which of the following is an accurate description of the school at which Nicholas finds a job?

It is a private school.

7. Which of the following characters was Nicholas' predecessor at the school?

Miftord.

8. Which of the following describes the character of Miftord?

Stiffly mannered soldier.

9. How does Mitford describe life on the island to Nicholas?

Dull.

10. What does Mitford tell Nicholas to be wary of?

Waiting room.