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Where does the story begin?
Where does the story begin?
- Rome
- Damascus (correct)
- Parthia
- Britannia
Hafid was known as the Worst Salesman in the world.
Hafid was known as the Worst Salesman in the world.
False (B)
What was Hafid's realization about his current life?
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 ________.
Hafid feels he needs to share more of ________.
Match the following characters with their descriptions:
Match the following characters with their descriptions:
Hafid was happy with his life despite his wealth and fame.
Hafid was happy with his life despite his wealth and fame.
How many years of record growth did Hafid have prior to his retirement?
How many years of record growth did Hafid have prior to his retirement?
What is Hafid's goal at the end of the story?
What is Hafid's goal at the end of the story?
Hafid resides in a ______ palace in Damascus.
Hafid resides in a ______ palace in Damascus.
Hafid's empire extended from ______ to Rome to Britannia.
Hafid's empire extended from ______ to Rome to Britannia.
Hafid had been elevated almost to a living ______, especially among the poor and downtrodden of Palestine.
Hafid had been elevated almost to a living ______, especially among the poor and downtrodden of Palestine.
Hafid visits the tomb of his beloved ______ every day.
Hafid visits the tomb of his beloved ______ every day.
Hafid says he has become a sorry excuse for a ______ being living a selfish isolated life.
Hafid says he has become a sorry excuse for a ______ being living a selfish isolated life.
Erasmus says his love for Hafid was ______ and unconditional.
Erasmus says his love for Hafid was ______ and unconditional.
Hafid has made lots of charitable ______ over the years.
Hafid has made lots of charitable ______ over the years.
Hafid is ready for his second life at the age of ______.
Hafid is ready for his second life at the age of ______.
Hafid had 26 years of record ______ prior to his retirement.
Hafid had 26 years of record ______ prior to his retirement.
Hafid's story of rising from a lowly ______ boy to a position of such power and wealth spread throughout the known world.
Hafid's story of rising from a lowly ______ boy to a position of such power and wealth spread throughout the known world.
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.
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.
Hafid said he had become a sorry excuse for a human being living a selfish isolated life only to feel sorry for ______.
Hafid said he had become a sorry excuse for a human being living a selfish isolated life only to feel sorry for ______.
Erasmus said his love for Hafid was ______ and unconditional.
Erasmus said his love for Hafid was ______ and unconditional.
Hafid feels he needs to repay his debt by doing all that he can to make life better for all of ______.
Hafid feels he needs to repay his debt by doing all that he can to make life better for all of ______.
At only 60, Hafid recants the accomplishments of others older than he, doing great ______.
At only 60, Hafid recants the accomplishments of others older than he, doing great ______.
Hafid says he has foolishly divorced himself from all ______ because of his grief and made himself a hermit.
Hafid says he has foolishly divorced himself from all ______ because of his grief and made himself a hermit.
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
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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.
