Understanding Elias Thorne's Clocks

What makes Elias Thorne unique in the eyes of the villagers?

• He never speaks to anyone.

• He makes clocks that can predict the future.

• His clocks seem to hold or reflect memories.

• He is over 100 years old.

What effect do Elias's clocks have on those who own them, according to the villagers?

What does the word "peculiar" mean in the sentence: "What made him peculiar wasn’t just his mechanical genius..."?

• Ordinary

• Strange or unusual

• Friendly

• Weak

Make an Inference: Why do you think Simon's surroundings "blurred" when he touched the pocket watch?

1. Imagine you receive a mysterious clock from Elias. Write a short paragraph about what memory or moment it shows you when it chimes.

What is the most likely reason Simon enters Elias’s shop?

• He wants to fix his broken watch.

• He is curious about the rumors surrounding Elias.

• He is looking for a job.

• He is lost and looking for directions.

How do the clocks in Elias’s shop behave when Simon enters?

• They stop ticking entirely.

• They chime loudly all at once.

• They tick in perfect harmony.

• They begin to rewind time.