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What is alabaster typically used for?
What is alabaster typically used for?
- Carving decorative objects (correct)
- Furniture making
- Perfume production
- Building construction
What is the characteristic of basalt rock?
What is the characteristic of basalt rock?
- Fragrant, resinous
- White, translucent
- Dark, fine-grained (correct)
- Light, coarse-grained
What is the meaning of 'bequeath'?
What is the meaning of 'bequeath'?
- To receive as an inheritance
- To give away as a gift
- To buy or purchase something
- To leave or pass on by a will (correct)
What is a characteristic of brocades?
What is a characteristic of brocades?
What is the meaning of 'consummation'?
What is the meaning of 'consummation'?
What is a divan?
What is a divan?
What is inlaid decoration?
What is inlaid decoration?
What is onyx?
What is onyx?
What does Erasmus believe is the true measure of a person's wealth?
What does Erasmus believe is the true measure of a person's wealth?
What is the theme represented by the statement 'The only way to succeed is to exceed expectations'?
What is the theme represented by the statement 'The only way to succeed is to exceed expectations'?
What marks the beginning of Hafid's journey?
What marks the beginning of Hafid's journey?
What is true about success according to the text?
What is true about success according to the text?
What is the ultimate source of fulfillment according to the text?
What is the ultimate source of fulfillment according to the text?
What is the occupation of the narrator of the story?
What is the occupation of the narrator of the story?
What is the primary reason for Hafid's decision to retire from his successful career?
What is the primary reason for Hafid's decision to retire from his successful career?
What does Hafid express his desire to find beyond accumulating wealth?
What does Hafid express his desire to find beyond accumulating wealth?
What is the secret to wealth that Hafid is said to possess?
What is the secret to wealth that Hafid is said to possess?
What does Hafid emphasize as the true secret to wealth?
What does Hafid emphasize as the true secret to wealth?
Who is described as the wealthiest and most successful salesman in Damascus?
Who is described as the wealthiest and most successful salesman in Damascus?
What is the outcome of Hafid's decision to retire from his successful career?
What is the outcome of Hafid's decision to retire from his successful career?
What is Hafid's motivation for seeking out Erasmus?
What is Hafid's motivation for seeking out Erasmus?
What is the true secret to wealth according to Hafid?
What is the true secret to wealth according to Hafid?
What is the main reason Hafid's peers and mentors are skeptical of his decision to retire?
What is the main reason Hafid's peers and mentors are skeptical of his decision to retire?
What is the role of Pathros in Hafid's life?
What is the role of Pathros in Hafid's life?
What is the lesson that Hafid emphasizes regarding wealth?
What is the lesson that Hafid emphasizes regarding wealth?
What is Hafid's current state of mind before meeting Erasmus?
What is Hafid's current state of mind before meeting Erasmus?
What is Hafid's occupation?
What is Hafid's occupation?
What is the main theme of Hafid's journey?
What is the main theme of Hafid's journey?
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following characters with their descriptions:
Match the following characters with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
True wealth is found in accumulating material possessions and riches.
True wealth is found in accumulating material possessions and riches.
The only way to succeed is to set average goals and intentions.
The only way to succeed is to set average goals and intentions.
Hafid's journey to uncover the secrets of true wealth and success began before he met Erasmus.
Hafid's journey to uncover the secrets of true wealth and success began before he met Erasmus.
Success is only measured by the amount of material wealth one possesses.
Success is only measured by the amount of material wealth one possesses.
Wealth and purpose are unrelated concepts.
Wealth and purpose are unrelated concepts.
Study Notes
Vocabulary
- Alabaster: a fine-grained, translucent form of gypsum, often carved into decorative objects
- Basalt: a dark, fine-grained volcanic rock
- Balsam: a fragrant resinous substance, often used in perfumes or healing preparations
- Bequeath: to leave or pass on property or belongings to someone by a will
- Brocades: richly decorative woven fabrics, often with raised patterns
- Burnished: polished to a smooth, shiny finish
- Character: the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual
- Cyprus: a Mediterranean island nation known for its historical significance and natural beauty
- Consummation: the completion or fulfillment of something, often used in the context of marriage
- Divans: long, low sofas without backs or arms, often used as seats or beds
- Emporium: a large retail store, especially one selling a great variety of articles
- Enjoined: ordered or directed to do something by authority
- Inlaid: decorated by embedding pieces of material into a surface
- Ivory: hard white material from the tusks and teeth of animals, often used in art and crafts
- Nymphs: in mythology, spirits of nature typically depicted as young maidens
- Onyx: a semi-precious stone with parallel bands of alternating colors
- Placidly: calmly; peacefully
The Greatest Salesman in the World - Part 1
Chapter 1
- Hafid is introduced as the narrator of the story and a former camel boy
- Hafid is known as the greatest salesman in the world
- Pathros is a wealthy merchant and a close friend of Hafid's
- Hafid's mentor, Pathros, advises him to seek out Erasmus, who resides in Bethlehem
- Hafid expresses his desire to find a new purpose and meaning in his life beyond accumulating wealth
- Hafid's decision to retire is met with skepticism and disbelief by his peers and mentors
- Erasmus is a humble shopkeeper in Bethlehem who possesses a secret
- Hafid is intrigued by Erasmus because he is said to possess the secret to the art of selling
- Erasmus believes that the true secret to wealth lies in serving others with love and humility
- Hafid's journey to find Erasmus is motivated by a desire to understand the purpose of existence
- Erasmus believes that the true measure of a person's wealth is in the depth of their love
- Hafid's meeting with Erasmus marks the beginning of his journey to uncover the secrets of true wealth and success
Vocabulary
- Alabaster: a fine-grained, translucent form of gypsum, often carved into decorative objects
- Basalt: a dark, fine-grained volcanic rock
- Balsam: a fragrant resinous substance, often used in perfumes or healing preparations
- Bequeath: to leave or pass on property or belongings to someone by a will
- Brocades: richly decorative woven fabrics, often with raised patterns
- Burnished: polished to a smooth, shiny finish
- Character: the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual
- Cyprus: a Mediterranean island nation known for its historical significance and natural beauty
- Consummation: the completion or fulfillment of something, often used in the context of marriage
- Divans: long, low sofas without backs or arms, often used as seats or beds
- Emporium: a large retail store, especially one selling a great variety of articles
- Enjoined: ordered or directed to do something by authority
- Inlaid: decorated by embedding pieces of material into a surface
- Ivory: hard white material from the tusks and teeth of animals, often used in art and crafts
- Nymphs: in mythology, spirits of nature typically depicted as young maidens
- Onyx: a semi-precious stone with parallel bands of alternating colors
- Placidly: calmly; peacefully
The Greatest Salesman in the World - Part 1
Chapter 1
- Hafid is introduced as the narrator of the story and a former camel boy
- Hafid is known as the greatest salesman in the world
- Pathros is a wealthy merchant and a close friend of Hafid's
- Hafid's mentor, Pathros, advises him to seek out Erasmus, who resides in Bethlehem
- Hafid expresses his desire to find a new purpose and meaning in his life beyond accumulating wealth
- Hafid's decision to retire is met with skepticism and disbelief by his peers and mentors
- Erasmus is a humble shopkeeper in Bethlehem who possesses a secret
- Hafid is intrigued by Erasmus because he is said to possess the secret to the art of selling
- Erasmus believes that the true secret to wealth lies in serving others with love and humility
- Hafid's journey to find Erasmus is motivated by a desire to understand the purpose of existence
- Erasmus believes that the true measure of a person's wealth is in the depth of their love
- Hafid's meeting with Erasmus marks the beginning of his journey to uncover the secrets of true wealth and success
Vocabulary
- Alabaster: a fine-grained, translucent form of gypsum, often carved into decorative objects
- Basalt: a dark, fine-grained volcanic rock
- Balsam: a fragrant resinous substance, often used in perfumes or healing preparations
- Bequeath: to leave or pass on property or belongings to someone by a will
- Brocades: richly decorative woven fabrics, often with raised patterns
- Burnished: polished to a smooth, shiny finish
- Character: the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual
- Cyprus: a Mediterranean island nation known for its historical significance and natural beauty
- Consummation: the completion or fulfillment of something, often used in the context of marriage
- Divans: long, low sofas without backs or arms, often used as seats or beds
- Emporium: a large retail store, especially one selling a great variety of articles
- Enjoined: ordered or directed to do something by authority
- Inlaid: decorated by embedding pieces of material into a surface
- Ivory: hard white material from the tusks and teeth of animals, often used in art and crafts
- Nymphs: in mythology, spirits of nature typically depicted as young maidens
- Onyx: a semi-precious stone with parallel bands of alternating colors
- Placidly: calmly; peacefully
The Greatest Salesman in the World - Part 1
Chapter 1
- Hafid is introduced as the narrator of the story and a former camel boy
- Hafid is known as the greatest salesman in the world
- Pathros is a wealthy merchant and a close friend of Hafid's
- Hafid's mentor, Pathros, advises him to seek out Erasmus, who resides in Bethlehem
- Hafid expresses his desire to find a new purpose and meaning in his life beyond accumulating wealth
- Hafid's decision to retire is met with skepticism and disbelief by his peers and mentors
- Erasmus is a humble shopkeeper in Bethlehem who possesses a secret
- Hafid is intrigued by Erasmus because he is said to possess the secret to the art of selling
- Erasmus believes that the true secret to wealth lies in serving others with love and humility
- Hafid's journey to find Erasmus is motivated by a desire to understand the purpose of existence
- Erasmus believes that the true measure of a person's wealth is in the depth of their love
- Hafid's meeting with Erasmus marks the beginning of his journey to uncover the secrets of true wealth and success
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Test your knowledge of rare and obscure words, including Alabaster, Basalt, Balsam, and more. Expand your vocabulary and improve your language skills!
