The Greatest Salesman in the World Part 1 Ch 6
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What does Pathros indicate has been waiting for him like a hungry dog?

  • Success
  • Rescue
  • Wealth
  • Death (correct)

What was the initial status of Pathros before he became a salesman?

  • A wealthy merchant
  • An important leader
  • Less than a camel boy (correct)
  • A skilled trader

How many leather scrolls are contained in the cedar chest Pathros refers to?

  • Seven
  • Five
  • Twelve
  • Ten (correct)

What was the relationship of the man Pathros rescued to his life later on?

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What was Hafid's emotional state when he stood before Pathros?

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What did Pathros ask Hafid to retrieve from beneath the bed?

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What lesson does Pathros intend to teach Hafid through the scrolls?

<p>The secrets of learning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Pathros realize would prevent him from spending time with Hafid?

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What was the first condition Hafid had to agree to upon receiving the chest?

<p>To follow the instructions in the scroll marked One (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant sign did Pathros see that indicated Hafid was the chosen one?

<p>A bright star that followed Hafid from Bethlehem (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT one of the conditions imposed by Pathros?

<p>Hafid must become the greatest salesman (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the purse containing fifty gold pieces given to Hafid?

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What happens when Hafid recognizes the sign that indicates the next recipient of the scrolls?

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What emotional response did Hafid display when he accepted the chest from Pathros?

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What lesson did the scrolls ultimately promise to teach Hafid?

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Hafid's Ambition

Hafid desires to become a skilled salesman.

Pathros's Illness

Pathros is gravely ill and his condition has worsened.

The Cedar Chest

A chest containing scrolls with secrets to selling.

Pathros's Past

Pathros helped a traveler and was rewarded with the chest.

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The Scrolls' Content

The scrolls contain the secrets and principles of selling.

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Pathros's Reflection

Pathros acknowledges his limitations regarding death, unable to sell it.

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Delayed Tutorial

Pathros had planned more time for lessons, but his health altered his plans.

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Pathros's Weakness

Pathros's sickness is preventing him from teaching Hafid.

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Hafid's task

Hafid was tasked with learning from scrolls, becoming a successful salesman, and sharing half his wealth.

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Scrolls' secrets

The scrolls contained secrets of selling success, which Hafid had to learn thoroughly.

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Conditions for receiving scrolls

Pathros imposed conditions on Hafid to receive scrolls, including swearing an oath, always giving half his wealth away, and not sharing the scrolls until a specific sign.

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Sign to pass scrolls

A sign would appear before the third person to receive the scrolls. The sign was not to be interpreted by the giver, but by the receiver alone.

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Wealth and sharing

Hafid was urged to maximize his wealth but also share half of it with those in need.

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Success depends on

Hafid's success is believed to be directly linked to his successful application and execution of the scrolls' teachings.

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Important condition

The scrolls were not to be shared with anyone until a future recipient was marked by a sign.

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Study Notes

Pathros's Instructions to Hafid

  • Pathros, an experienced salesman, calls Hafid to the bedside. His health has deteriorated significantly.
  • Pathros reveals a hidden chest containing ten leather scrolls and a significant amount of gold.
  • The scrolls contain secrets and principles for success in selling.
  • Pathros emphasizes the importance of learning from scroll one before moving onto the others.
  • He mandates Hafid to give half of his earnings to the less fortunate.
  • Pathros shares the story of how he acquired the chest and contents, highlighting encountering a traveler and receiving scrolls as a youth.
  • Pathros's final instruction is sharing the chest and contents with who he and the gods have chosen at a later date.
  • Instructions in a letter within the chest: Take the gold, use learned skills, and begin a new life, and share half with the needy.
  • Hafid is the selected recipient because of his return from Bethlehem and his sacrifice regarding the robe.
  • Pathros states he is near death and wants Hafid to carry on his legacy and spread the wisdom of the scrolls.

Conditions for Hafid

  • Hafid must agree to follow the instructions meticulously.
  • Hafid's first condition: to follow the instructions in Scroll One—emphasizing its central role in understanding selling.
  • Hafid's second condition: to always give half of his earnings to the less fortunate.
  • Hafid's third condition: to pass on the chest and contents to a later chosen recipient when directed by a special sign. He is instructed not to share the wisdom or scrolls with anyone prior to this sign.

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Explore the powerful instructions given by Pathros to Hafid. This quiz delves into the vital principles of success in selling as unveiled through ten leather scrolls, emphasizing the importance of charity and sharing wealth. Understand the lessons Pathros imparts about the journey toward achieving success in sales and life.

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