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What is the significance of the clock Lawrence inherited?
What is the significance of the clock Lawrence inherited?
What does Lawrence's friend suggest that Lawrence do with the clock?
What does Lawrence's friend suggest that Lawrence do with the clock?
How did Lawrence's brothers decide which charity to donate their inheritance to?
How did Lawrence's brothers decide which charity to donate their inheritance to?
What does Lawrence's friend suggest about Lawrence's younger brother's chosen item?
What does Lawrence's friend suggest about Lawrence's younger brother's chosen item?
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Why is Lawrence's older brother's choice considered a poor one?
Why is Lawrence's older brother's choice considered a poor one?
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What is the underlying theme of the passage?
What is the underlying theme of the passage?
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What is the main conflict in the story?
What is the main conflict in the story?
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What can be inferred about Lawrence's personality?
What can be inferred about Lawrence's personality?
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Flashcards
Clock Collector
Clock Collector
A person who gathers and restores clocks as a hobby or investment.
Auction
Auction
A public event where items are sold to the highest bidder.
Sentimental Value
Sentimental Value
The worth of an object based on personal memories rather than its market price.
Charity Donation
Charity Donation
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Ludovic Évrard Horstenbach
Ludovic Évrard Horstenbach
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Memories
Memories
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Father's Choice
Father's Choice
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Valuable Lessons
Valuable Lessons
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Study Notes
Lawrence's Inheritance and the Clock
- Lawrence's father, a clock collector, left his possessions to be auctioned, with the proceeds going to a chosen charity.
- The brothers were given the option to select one sentimental item during the auction.
- Lawrence's younger brother chose a large, high-quality TV.
- Lawrence's older brother chose his father's car, which he crashed two weeks later.
- Lawrence chose a clock that his father had painstakingly restored.
The Clock's Significance
- The clock was a Ludovic Évrard Horstenbach model.
- It is the only supposedly complete working example in the world.
- The clock has immense monetary value, potentially millions of dollars.
- Lawrence realised the clock's significance twenty-six years previously.
Family Dynamics and Memories
- Lawrence's brothers initially greedily chose items (TV and car).
- Lawrence chose a clock, reflecting strong sentimental ties to both his father and his shared work on it.
- The story highlights the value of experiences and memories over material possessions.
- The lawyer offered a final piece of advice: the importance of memories.
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Test your knowledge about Lawrence's inheritance story and the unique significance of the clock he chose. Explore themes of family dynamics and sentimental value as you answer questions about the characters and their decisions during the auction. Dive into the details of this intriguing narrative and see how well you remember it.
