60 Questions
What was Hafid doing when he was summoned to appear before Pathos?
Caught in the stable
What was Pathos' physical condition when Hafid saw him?
He was gaunt and weak
What did Pathos ask Hafid about his ambitions?
If he wanted to become a great salesman
What did Pathos say he was unable to sell?
Death
What did Pathos ask Hafid to remove from beneath the bed?
A small leather-strapped box
What did the traveler from the East give to Pathos as a reward?
10 leather Scrolls
What was in the purse given to Pathos?
50 gold pieces
What was Pathos commanded to do in the sealed letter?
Apply what he learned from the Scrolls and begin a new life
What was Pathos waiting for before giving the Scrolls to someone else?
A special sign to indicate who was next
What was the sign that indicated Hafid was the chosen one to receive the Scrolls?
A bright star following him
What did the old man pass on to Hafid?
The chest and its valuable contents
What was the first condition imposed by the old man on Hafid?
To swear under oath to follow the instructions in the Scrolls
What did the old man instruct Hafid to do after securing lodging in Damascus?
Open the Scroll Marked One and read it over and over
What percentage of his earnings was Hafid supposed to dispose of?
One-half
What was the third condition imposed by the old man on Hafid?
To pass on the chest to a chosen person someday
What was in the purse in the chest?
100 gold talents
Why did the old man not want to bestow great wealth on Hafid?
Because it would do him a terrible disservice
What was Hafid supposed to do with the knowledge from the Scrolls?
Use it to become the world's wealthiest and greatest salesman
Why was the old man's voice growing faint?
Because his life's energy was slowly draining away
What did Hafid do after taking the chest and its contents from the old man?
He paused outside, placed the chest on the floor, and turned back to his master
Hafid was awakened from his straw in the stable after a fortnight of traveling with the Caravan.
False
Pathos' face was full of color and blood vessels were visible under his skin.
False
Pathos asked Hafid if he had reconsidered his ambition to become a great warrior.
False
Pathos was going to spend a lot of time with Hafid, as he had planned.
False
The small Cedar Chest was hidden under the huge bed in the master's bedchamber.
True
Pathos was given the 10 leather Scrolls and a purse containing 50 gold pieces as a reward from the traveler.
True
Pathos was commanded to share the Scrolls with anyone in need.
False
Hafid was chosen to receive the Scrolls because he was the first person to show interest in them.
False
Pathos was angry with Hafid for not understanding his story.
False
The letter commanded Pathos to take the gold pieces and begin a new life in Palmyra.
False
The old man was near the end of his life when he passed on the chest to Hafid.
True
Hafid was supposed to dispose of all his earnings to those less fortunate than him.
False
The chest contained only the Scrolls and no other items.
False
Hafid was supposed to go to Damascus immediately after receiving the chest.
True
The old man wanted Hafid to become the world's wealthiest and greatest salesman on his own.
True
The old man forbade Hafid from sharing the wisdom of the Scrolls with anyone.
True
Hafid was supposed to read the Scrolls in any order he chose.
False
The old man wanted Hafid to use the knowledge from the Scrolls for personal gain only.
False
The old man had forgotten Hafid's goal of becoming a great salesman.
False
Hafid was supposed to keep the chest and its contents for himself forever.
False
The old man's voice grew ____________ but he clenched his bony fists and leaned forward.
faint
Hafid's eyes were ____________ as he moved nearer to his master.
moist
The old man passed on this ____________ and its valuable contents to Hafid.
chest
The purse in the chest contained 100 gold ____________.
talents
Hafid was to depart from this city immediately and go to ____________.
Damascus
The old man instructed Hafid to read the scroll Marked One over and over until he understood fully the ____________ method.
secret
Hafid was to combine what he learned with the experience he acquired and continue to study each scroll as ____________.
instructed
Hafid was forbidden to share the ____________ or the wisdom they contain with anyone.
Scrolls
The old man's second condition was that Hafid must constantly dispose of half his ____________ to those less fortunate than him.
earnings
Hafid was supposed to recognize the sign when a person appeared who would transmit to him A ____________.
Sign
Hafid was awakened from his _______________ in the stable.
straw
Pathos was sitting up in his huge _______________ in the bed chamber.
bed
Pathos' face was gaunt and _______________ vessels bulged in his hands.
blood
The old man said, 'My son, ye have had many days to reconsider your _______________.'
ambitions
Pathos motioned toward the lower half of the _______________ and the youth sat carefully on its edge.
bed
Hafid pulled out a small leather strapped _______________ from beneath the bed.
box
The traveler from the East gave Pathos 10 leather _______________ as a reward.
Scrolls
The purse contained 50 _______________ pieces.
gold
Pathos was waiting for a special _______________ to give the Scrolls to someone else.
sign
Hafid shook his head, saying, 'I do not understand, _______________.'
sire
Study Notes
Hafid and Pathos
- Hafid is summoned to Pathos' bed chamber after a fortnight since the Caravan's return to Palmyra.
- Pathos' physical appearance has changed significantly, with a gaunt face and bulging blood vessels.
- Pathos asks Hafid if he still wants to become a great salesman, and Hafid affirms.
The Cedar Chest and Scrolls
- Pathos reveals a small leather-strapped box, a Cedar Chest, which contains 10 leather Scrolls.
- The Scrolls hold secrets and principles for becoming a great success in the art of selling.
- Pathos was given the Chest by a traveler he rescued, who rewarded him with the Scrolls and a purse containing 50 gold pieces.
- Pathos was instructed to share half of his wealth with others and to pass on the Scrolls to a chosen person when the time comes.
The Sign and Hafid's Inheritance
- Pathos believes Hafid is the chosen one to receive the Scrolls, based on a sign (a bright star) and Hafid's unselfish actions.
- Hafid agrees to three conditions: to follow the instructions in the Scroll Marked One, to dispose of half his earnings to those less fortunate, and to pass on the Scrolls to a person with a special sign in the future.
- Pathos passes on the Chest and its contents to Hafid, and instructs him to go to Damascus to apply the principles of the Scrolls and start his business.
The Future
- Hafid is tasked with becoming a great salesman on his own, using the principles of the Scrolls to achieve success.
- Pathos' life force is dwindling, and he is at peace, knowing that he has found the right person to inherit the Scrolls.
- Hafid departs, determined to succeed and make the most of the opportunity given to him.
Hafid and Pathos
- Hafid is summoned to Pathos' bed chamber after a fortnight since the Caravan's return to Palmyra.
- Pathos' physical appearance has changed significantly, with a gaunt face and bulging blood vessels.
- Pathos asks Hafid if he still wants to become a great salesman, and Hafid affirms.
The Cedar Chest and Scrolls
- Pathos reveals a small leather-strapped box, a Cedar Chest, which contains 10 leather Scrolls.
- The Scrolls hold secrets and principles for becoming a great success in the art of selling.
- Pathos was given the Chest by a traveler he rescued, who rewarded him with the Scrolls and a purse containing 50 gold pieces.
- Pathos was instructed to share half of his wealth with others and to pass on the Scrolls to a chosen person when the time comes.
The Sign and Hafid's Inheritance
- Pathos believes Hafid is the chosen one to receive the Scrolls, based on a sign (a bright star) and Hafid's unselfish actions.
- Hafid agrees to three conditions: to follow the instructions in the Scroll Marked One, to dispose of half his earnings to those less fortunate, and to pass on the Scrolls to a person with a special sign in the future.
- Pathos passes on the Chest and its contents to Hafid, and instructs him to go to Damascus to apply the principles of the Scrolls and start his business.
The Future
- Hafid is tasked with becoming a great salesman on his own, using the principles of the Scrolls to achieve success.
- Pathos' life force is dwindling, and he is at peace, knowing that he has found the right person to inherit the Scrolls.
- Hafid departs, determined to succeed and make the most of the opportunity given to him.
Hafid and Pathos
- Hafid is summoned to Pathos' bed chamber after a fortnight since the Caravan's return to Palmyra.
- Pathos' physical appearance has changed significantly, with a gaunt face and bulging blood vessels.
- Pathos asks Hafid if he still wants to become a great salesman, and Hafid affirms.
The Cedar Chest and Scrolls
- Pathos reveals a small leather-strapped box, a Cedar Chest, which contains 10 leather Scrolls.
- The Scrolls hold secrets and principles for becoming a great success in the art of selling.
- Pathos was given the Chest by a traveler he rescued, who rewarded him with the Scrolls and a purse containing 50 gold pieces.
- Pathos was instructed to share half of his wealth with others and to pass on the Scrolls to a chosen person when the time comes.
The Sign and Hafid's Inheritance
- Pathos believes Hafid is the chosen one to receive the Scrolls, based on a sign (a bright star) and Hafid's unselfish actions.
- Hafid agrees to three conditions: to follow the instructions in the Scroll Marked One, to dispose of half his earnings to those less fortunate, and to pass on the Scrolls to a person with a special sign in the future.
- Pathos passes on the Chest and its contents to Hafid, and instructs him to go to Damascus to apply the principles of the Scrolls and start his business.
The Future
- Hafid is tasked with becoming a great salesman on his own, using the principles of the Scrolls to achieve success.
- Pathos' life force is dwindling, and he is at peace, knowing that he has found the right person to inherit the Scrolls.
- Hafid departs, determined to succeed and make the most of the opportunity given to him.
Hafid learns the secrets of becoming a great salesman from Pathos, who reveals the Cedar Chest and 10 leather Scrolls containing principles for success.
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