Question

What role does Careless play in the sale of Charles's family portraits?

• A. He persuades Charles to sell the portraits.
• B. He evaluates the worth of the portraits.
• C. He purchases the most valuable portrait for himself.
• D. He serves as the auctioneer for the sale of the portraits.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. He serves as the auctioneer for the sale of the portraits.

• Careless plays the role of the auctioneer during the sale of Charles’s family portraits.

• After Sir Oliver (disguised as Mr. Premium) expresses shock at Charles's offer to sell the portraits, Careless gets swept up in the situation and begins facilitating the sale by acting as the auctioneer.

• His involvement adds to the absurdity of the situation, as Charles treats his family's portraits as mere commodities to be sold, demonstrating his reckless disregard for sentimentality and heritage.