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What was Hafid doing when he was summoned to appear before Pathos?
What was Hafid doing when he was summoned to appear before Pathos?
What was Pathos' physical condition when Hafid saw him?
What was Pathos' physical condition when Hafid saw him?
What did Pathos ask Hafid about his ambitions?
What did Pathos ask Hafid about his ambitions?
What did Pathos say he was unable to sell?
What did Pathos say he was unable to sell?
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What did Pathos ask Hafid to remove from beneath the bed?
What did Pathos ask Hafid to remove from beneath the bed?
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What did the traveler from the East give to Pathos as a reward?
What did the traveler from the East give to Pathos as a reward?
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What was in the purse given to Pathos?
What was in the purse given to Pathos?
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What was Pathos commanded to do in the sealed letter?
What was Pathos commanded to do in the sealed letter?
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What was Pathos waiting for before giving the Scrolls to someone else?
What was Pathos waiting for before giving the Scrolls to someone else?
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What was the sign that indicated Hafid was the chosen one to receive the Scrolls?
What was the sign that indicated Hafid was the chosen one to receive the Scrolls?
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What did the old man pass on to Hafid?
What did the old man pass on to Hafid?
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What was the first condition imposed by the old man on Hafid?
What was the first condition imposed by the old man on Hafid?
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What did the old man instruct Hafid to do after securing lodging in Damascus?
What did the old man instruct Hafid to do after securing lodging in Damascus?
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What percentage of his earnings was Hafid supposed to dispose of?
What percentage of his earnings was Hafid supposed to dispose of?
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What was the third condition imposed by the old man on Hafid?
What was the third condition imposed by the old man on Hafid?
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What was in the purse in the chest?
What was in the purse in the chest?
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Why did the old man not want to bestow great wealth on Hafid?
Why did the old man not want to bestow great wealth on Hafid?
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What was Hafid supposed to do with the knowledge from the Scrolls?
What was Hafid supposed to do with the knowledge from the Scrolls?
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Why was the old man's voice growing faint?
Why was the old man's voice growing faint?
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What did Hafid do after taking the chest and its contents from the old man?
What did Hafid do after taking the chest and its contents from the old man?
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Hafid was awakened from his straw in the stable after a fortnight of traveling with the Caravan.
Hafid was awakened from his straw in the stable after a fortnight of traveling with the Caravan.
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Pathos' face was full of color and blood vessels were visible under his skin.
Pathos' face was full of color and blood vessels were visible under his skin.
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Pathos asked Hafid if he had reconsidered his ambition to become a great warrior.
Pathos asked Hafid if he had reconsidered his ambition to become a great warrior.
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Pathos was going to spend a lot of time with Hafid, as he had planned.
Pathos was going to spend a lot of time with Hafid, as he had planned.
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The small Cedar Chest was hidden under the huge bed in the master's bedchamber.
The small Cedar Chest was hidden under the huge bed in the master's bedchamber.
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Pathos was given the 10 leather Scrolls and a purse containing 50 gold pieces as a reward from the traveler.
Pathos was given the 10 leather Scrolls and a purse containing 50 gold pieces as a reward from the traveler.
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Pathos was commanded to share the Scrolls with anyone in need.
Pathos was commanded to share the Scrolls with anyone in need.
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Hafid was chosen to receive the Scrolls because he was the first person to show interest in them.
Hafid was chosen to receive the Scrolls because he was the first person to show interest in them.
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Pathos was angry with Hafid for not understanding his story.
Pathos was angry with Hafid for not understanding his story.
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The letter commanded Pathos to take the gold pieces and begin a new life in Palmyra.
The letter commanded Pathos to take the gold pieces and begin a new life in Palmyra.
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The old man was near the end of his life when he passed on the chest to Hafid.
The old man was near the end of his life when he passed on the chest to Hafid.
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Hafid was supposed to dispose of all his earnings to those less fortunate than him.
Hafid was supposed to dispose of all his earnings to those less fortunate than him.
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The chest contained only the Scrolls and no other items.
The chest contained only the Scrolls and no other items.
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Hafid was supposed to go to Damascus immediately after receiving the chest.
Hafid was supposed to go to Damascus immediately after receiving the chest.
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The old man wanted Hafid to become the world's wealthiest and greatest salesman on his own.
The old man wanted Hafid to become the world's wealthiest and greatest salesman on his own.
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The old man forbade Hafid from sharing the wisdom of the Scrolls with anyone.
The old man forbade Hafid from sharing the wisdom of the Scrolls with anyone.
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Hafid was supposed to read the Scrolls in any order he chose.
Hafid was supposed to read the Scrolls in any order he chose.
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The old man wanted Hafid to use the knowledge from the Scrolls for personal gain only.
The old man wanted Hafid to use the knowledge from the Scrolls for personal gain only.
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The old man had forgotten Hafid's goal of becoming a great salesman.
The old man had forgotten Hafid's goal of becoming a great salesman.
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Hafid was supposed to keep the chest and its contents for himself forever.
Hafid was supposed to keep the chest and its contents for himself forever.
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The old man's voice grew ____________ but he clenched his bony fists and leaned forward.
The old man's voice grew ____________ but he clenched his bony fists and leaned forward.
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Hafid's eyes were ____________ as he moved nearer to his master.
Hafid's eyes were ____________ as he moved nearer to his master.
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The old man passed on this ____________ and its valuable contents to Hafid.
The old man passed on this ____________ and its valuable contents to Hafid.
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The purse in the chest contained 100 gold ____________.
The purse in the chest contained 100 gold ____________.
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Hafid was to depart from this city immediately and go to ____________.
Hafid was to depart from this city immediately and go to ____________.
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The old man instructed Hafid to read the scroll Marked One over and over until he understood fully the ____________ method.
The old man instructed Hafid to read the scroll Marked One over and over until he understood fully the ____________ method.
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Hafid was to combine what he learned with the experience he acquired and continue to study each scroll as ____________.
Hafid was to combine what he learned with the experience he acquired and continue to study each scroll as ____________.
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Hafid was forbidden to share the ____________ or the wisdom they contain with anyone.
Hafid was forbidden to share the ____________ or the wisdom they contain with anyone.
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The old man's second condition was that Hafid must constantly dispose of half his ____________ to those less fortunate than him.
The old man's second condition was that Hafid must constantly dispose of half his ____________ to those less fortunate than him.
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Hafid was supposed to recognize the sign when a person appeared who would transmit to him A ____________.
Hafid was supposed to recognize the sign when a person appeared who would transmit to him A ____________.
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Hafid was awakened from his _______________ in the stable.
Hafid was awakened from his _______________ in the stable.
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Pathos was sitting up in his huge _______________ in the bed chamber.
Pathos was sitting up in his huge _______________ in the bed chamber.
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Pathos' face was gaunt and _______________ vessels bulged in his hands.
Pathos' face was gaunt and _______________ vessels bulged in his hands.
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The old man said, 'My son, ye have had many days to reconsider your _______________.'
The old man said, 'My son, ye have had many days to reconsider your _______________.'
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Pathos motioned toward the lower half of the _______________ and the youth sat carefully on its edge.
Pathos motioned toward the lower half of the _______________ and the youth sat carefully on its edge.
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Hafid pulled out a small leather strapped _______________ from beneath the bed.
Hafid pulled out a small leather strapped _______________ from beneath the bed.
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The traveler from the East gave Pathos 10 leather _______________ as a reward.
The traveler from the East gave Pathos 10 leather _______________ as a reward.
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The purse contained 50 _______________ pieces.
The purse contained 50 _______________ pieces.
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Pathos was waiting for a special _______________ to give the Scrolls to someone else.
Pathos was waiting for a special _______________ to give the Scrolls to someone else.
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Hafid shook his head, saying, 'I do not understand, _______________.'
Hafid shook his head, saying, 'I do not understand, _______________.'
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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.
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Hafid learns the secrets of becoming a great salesman from Pathos, who reveals the Cedar Chest and 10 leather Scrolls containing principles for success.
