Question

dr. heideggers experiment by nathaniel hawthorne (excerpt) meanwhile, the three gentlemen behaved in such a manner as proved that the water of the fountain of youth possessed some intoxicating qualities, unless, indeed, their exhilaration of spirits were merely a lightsome dizziness caused by the sudden removal of the weight of years. mr gascognes mind seemed to run on political topics, but whether relating to the past, present, or future, could not easily be determined, since the same ideas and phrases have been in vogue these fifty - years. now he rattled forth full - throated sentences about patriotism, national glory, and the peoples right; now he muttered some perilous stuff or other, in a sly and doubtful whisper, so cautiously that even his own conscience could scarcely catch the secret; and now, again, he spoke in measured accents, and a deeply deferential tone, as if a royal ear were listening to his well - turned periods. select the correct answer. based on the excerpt from nathaniel hawthornes dr. heideggers experiment, which sentence best describes mr gascogne? a. mr gascogne was fueled with feelings of patriotism and he felt compassion for his friends. b. mr gascogne was so thrilled to hear himself speak that he didnt care who was listening. c. mr gascogne became delirious and couldnt help talking incessantly to everyone. d. mr gascogne was feeling nostalgic and wanted to show off his knowledge of politics. e. mr gascogne had delusions about his understanding of national politics and peoples rights.

Explanation:

The text describes Mr. Gascoigne's mind running on political topics and his speaking in different tones and manners, suggesting he was so thrilled to hear himself speak that he didn't care who was listening. There is no clear indication of patriotism - compassion (A), deliriousness (C), nostalgia - showing - off (D), or delusions about understanding (E) in the given excerpt.

Answer:

B. Mr. Gascoigne was so thrilled to hear himself speak that he didn't care who was listening