Question

What is the connotative meaning of this line from Kurt Vonnegut's "Report on the Barnhouse Effect"?

General Barker bustled about the house like a woman preparing Thanksgiving dinner for twenty.

Answer 1

General Barker was under the impression that the activity would be a waste of time.

General Barker was afraid the professor might use his powers against his country.

General Barker was worried about the speaker's presence in the room.

General Barker was in a hurry to get everything ready for the experiment.

General Barker was having doubts about the professor's abilities.

Answer 2

@codyisamazing

Answer 3

what do you think it is @maemae16

Answer 4

i thank that it is either a or e

Answer 5

but know where in that sentence does it mention his doubts about the professor so I'm leaning more towards a @codyisamazing

Answer 6

im actually thinking its C because he busting about the house like a woman on thanksgiving which in terms sounds to me as C being the answer

Answer 7

@maemae16

Answer 8

that makes sense