The answer is B so you better get this right. All the other answers are practically cow caca
It shows that he had a bow and an arrow
The Senate's check on a filibuster is known as a cloture. This is done by getting a vote of 3/5 of the house, approximately 60 votes. This is a rare thing to get due to number of the votes required. Rarely does one party actually have that much control.
It reflects his low opinion of the narrator's intelligence and social standing. It shows his desire to make others feel inferior. It suggests a deep insecurity within Bixby's character.