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Read the excerpt from 'The Clockmaker of Lake Superior': '"A clock does not merely measure time, Lucas," Tobias remarked softly without looking up from the intricate escapement wheel. "It holds memories. Every tick preserves a second that will never return."' Which sentence best expresses the theme suggested by Tobias's statement?

Clocks are complex mechanical inventions that require constant repair. Time is precious and irrecoverable, so each moment carries value. Older craftspeople are superior to young apprentices. Memories are less reliable than physical objects.

Correct Answer:

Time is precious and irrecoverable, so each moment carries value.

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