I guess they wanted to hurry up and o whatever they are doing with the cat before she wakes up.
They took blood samples,checked her heartbeat and measured her body from her head to tail.They also put a radio collar around her neck too......
The red letter signifies what she did was unpure and she is an adulteress. The letter is a daily reminder and punishment for her and for everyone around her to know what she did. It is signified as worse than death because she has to live with the consequences of her actions for the rest of her life and suffer because of her actions. The scarlet letter is so bright so it can be prominent throughout her story
The answer is A) A fussy and detail-oriented banker and businessman.