This was an event in Vonnegut's own life, and the novel is
considered semi-autobiographical. from his time as an American soldier and
chaplain's assistant, to post war and early years. It is generally recognized
as Vonnegut's most influential and popular work.
The answer is b. because this way you can hear all the characters thoughts and what they are saying. this lets you know how they truly feel versus how they want you to think they feel.