The Clockmaker's Secret — Questions and answers
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What did Old Man Hemlock believe about Elias's beautiful clocks?
Choices
- A) That they were the most beautiful clocks ever made.
- B) That Elias made a deal with mischievous forest spirits. ✓
- C) That Elias bought them from another town.
- D) That Elias learned his craft from the King.
Answer: B) That Elias made a deal with mischievous forest spirits.
From page 2
How did Princess Aurelia look when Elias arrived at the castle?
Choices
- A) Happy and energetic
- B) Pale, still, gaunt, and fragile ✓
- C) Smiling and playing
- D) Strong and healthy
Answer: B) Pale, still, gaunt, and fragile
From page 5
What did Elias hope the Celestial Clock could do for the princess?
Choices
- A) Make her room brighter.
- B) Tell her the exact time.
- C) Restore her own harmony. ✓
- D) Make music for her to dance to.
Answer: C) Restore her own harmony.
From page 6
What happened to Princess Aurelia when the Celestial Clock chimed?
Choices
- A) She fell into a deeper sleep.
- B) Her breathing became regular and her skin regained color. ✓
- C) She started singing a song.
- D) She turned completely golden.
Answer: B) Her breathing became regular and her skin regained color.
From page 7
What did Elias ask for as his reward from the King?
Choices
- A) Riches and honors.
- B) A new workshop.
- C) To see the princess restored to health and to return to his clocks. ✓
- D) To become a royal clockmaker.
Answer: C) To see the princess restored to health and to return to his clocks.
From page 8
What happened that made Old Man Hemlock's whispers about Elias stop?
Choices
- A) Elias gave him a new clock.
- B) Old Man Hemlock left town.
- C) His own failing clock started working again. ✓
- D) Elias bought him a nice meal.
Answer: C) His own failing clock started working again.
From page 9