Question

Why does Sir Oliver decide to visit Joseph disguised as Mr. Stanley?

• A. To personally deliver a letter from Mr. Stanley
• B. To offer Joseph a financial reward for his good character
• C. To test Joseph's knowledge on family matters
• D. To find out if Joseph will behave differently from Charles.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. To find out if Joseph will behave differently from Charles.

• In Act IV, Sir Oliver decides to visit Joseph disguised as Mr. Stanley in order to observe his behavior.

• He wants to see if Joseph will act differently from Charles, whom Sir Oliver has already found to be reckless and irresponsible with money.

• Sir Oliver's visit to Joseph as Mr. Stanley is part of his plan to test the two nephews and determine who is more deserving of his financial help.

• This act is driven by Sir Oliver's desire to compare their characters and decide which one is more trustworthy.