24 Questions
Where does the story begin?
Damascus
Hafid was known as the Worst Salesman in the world.
False
What was Hafid's realization about his current life?
He has foolishly divorced himself from all humanity because of his grief and made himself a hermit.
Hafid feels he needs to share more of ________.
himself
Match the following characters with their descriptions:
Hafid = The Greatest Salesman in the world Erasmus = Devoted bookkeeper and faithful companion
Hafid was happy with his life despite his wealth and fame.
False
How many years of record growth did Hafid have prior to his retirement?
26 years
What is Hafid's goal at the end of the story?
To make life better for all of mankind and repay his debt.
Hafid resides in a ______ palace in Damascus.
stately
Hafid's empire extended from ______ to Rome to Britannia.
Parthia
Hafid had been elevated almost to a living ______, especially among the poor and downtrodden of Palestine.
legend
Hafid visits the tomb of his beloved ______ every day.
Lisha
Hafid says he has become a sorry excuse for a ______ being living a selfish isolated life.
human
Erasmus says his love for Hafid was ______ and unconditional.
un
Hafid has made lots of charitable ______ over the years.
contributions
Hafid is ready for his second life at the age of ______.
60
Hafid had 26 years of record ______ prior to his retirement.
growth
Hafid's story of rising from a lowly ______ boy to a position of such power and wealth spread throughout the known world.
camel
Each day, he visited the tomb of his beloved Lisha, seeing the white ______ extending from a single tall bush that guarded the vault's heavy bronze door.
rosbud
Hafid said he had become a sorry excuse for a human being living a selfish isolated life only to feel sorry for ______.
himself
Erasmus said his love for Hafid was ______ and unconditional.
agnoized
Hafid feels he needs to repay his debt by doing all that he can to make life better for all of ______.
mankind
At only 60, Hafid recants the accomplishments of others older than he, doing great ______.
things
Hafid says he has foolishly divorced himself from all ______ because of his grief and made himself a hermit.
humanity
Study Notes
Hafid's Past
- Hafid, the Greatest Salesman in the world, resides in a stately palace in Damascus after retiring
- He built an empire that extended from Parthia to Rome to Britannia over 26 years
- His rags-to-riches story inspired many, especially the poor and downtrodden of Palestine
Hafid's Life After Retirement
- Despite his wealth and fame, Hafid is unhappy and feels selfish and isolated
- He visits his beloved Lisha's tomb daily, feeling the pressure of a hand on his shoulder and hearing Erasmus' voice
- Hafid feels old age has affected him, making him sleepless at night and sleepy during the day
- He has been living a life of self-pity for 14 years since Lisha's death
Erasmus' Concerns
- Erasmus, Hafid's devoted bookkeeper and companion, loves him unconditionally
- Erasmus is agonized over Hafid's living death and self-imposed isolation
- Erasmus believes self-pity is a terrible disease that has afflicted Hafid for too long
Hafid's Realization
- Hafid recognizes he has foolishly divorced himself from humanity due to his grief
- He wants to share more of himself and repay his debt to make life better for all mankind
- Hafid is inspired by others who have accomplished great things at an older age than him
- He is ready to start his second life and make a change
The Dream and the Stranger
- Hafid had a dream of Lisha, who told him to stop ignoring the suffering of the world
- Lisha's message sparked a change in Hafid, and he is ready to take action
- A stranger, Galenus from Jerusalem, arrives with a business proposition, which Erasmus believes is the key to Hafid's future
Hafid's Past
- Hafid, the Greatest Salesman in the world, resides in a stately palace in Damascus after retiring
- He built an empire that extended from Parthia to Rome to Britannia over 26 years
- His rags-to-riches story inspired many, especially the poor and downtrodden of Palestine
Hafid's Life After Retirement
- Despite his wealth and fame, Hafid is unhappy and feels selfish and isolated
- He visits his beloved Lisha's tomb daily, feeling the pressure of a hand on his shoulder and hearing Erasmus' voice
- Hafid feels old age has affected him, making him sleepless at night and sleepy during the day
- He has been living a life of self-pity for 14 years since Lisha's death
Erasmus' Concerns
- Erasmus, Hafid's devoted bookkeeper and companion, loves him unconditionally
- Erasmus is agonized over Hafid's living death and self-imposed isolation
- Erasmus believes self-pity is a terrible disease that has afflicted Hafid for too long
Hafid's Realization
- Hafid recognizes he has foolishly divorced himself from humanity due to his grief
- He wants to share more of himself and repay his debt to make life better for all mankind
- Hafid is inspired by others who have accomplished great things at an older age than him
- He is ready to start his second life and make a change
The Dream and the Stranger
- Hafid had a dream of Lisha, who told him to stop ignoring the suffering of the world
- Lisha's message sparked a change in Hafid, and he is ready to take action
- A stranger, Galenus from Jerusalem, arrives with a business proposition, which Erasmus believes is the key to Hafid's future
Hafid's Past
- Hafid, the Greatest Salesman in the world, resides in a stately palace in Damascus after retiring
- He built an empire that extended from Parthia to Rome to Britannia over 26 years
- His rags-to-riches story inspired many, especially the poor and downtrodden of Palestine
Hafid's Life After Retirement
- Despite his wealth and fame, Hafid is unhappy and feels selfish and isolated
- He visits his beloved Lisha's tomb daily, feeling the pressure of a hand on his shoulder and hearing Erasmus' voice
- Hafid feels old age has affected him, making him sleepless at night and sleepy during the day
- He has been living a life of self-pity for 14 years since Lisha's death
Erasmus' Concerns
- Erasmus, Hafid's devoted bookkeeper and companion, loves him unconditionally
- Erasmus is agonized over Hafid's living death and self-imposed isolation
- Erasmus believes self-pity is a terrible disease that has afflicted Hafid for too long
Hafid's Realization
- Hafid recognizes he has foolishly divorced himself from humanity due to his grief
- He wants to share more of himself and repay his debt to make life better for all mankind
- Hafid is inspired by others who have accomplished great things at an older age than him
- He is ready to start his second life and make a change
The Dream and the Stranger
- Hafid had a dream of Lisha, who told him to stop ignoring the suffering of the world
- Lisha's message sparked a change in Hafid, and he is ready to take action
- A stranger, Galenus from Jerusalem, arrives with a business proposition, which Erasmus believes is the key to Hafid's future
The story of Hafid, a legendary salesman who rose from humble beginnings to build a vast empire. Learn about his remarkable journey from camel boy to wealth and power.
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