Which line from the story best conveys how George feels about his trip? A.
"All through his boyhood and young manhood George Willard had been in the habit of walking on Trunion Pike." (4)
B.
"His mind was occupied with a desire not to appear green." (9)
C.
"When the train came into the station George felt relieved." (8)
D.
"Since two o'clock he had been awake thinking of the journey he was about to take and wondering what he would find at the end of his journey." (2)

since two he had been awake thinking of the journey he was about to take and wondering what he would find at the end of his journey

the word that best matches the meaning of the expression "went to the big ocean" is died.

the goldfish died, which is why the father looks at the children mournfully. the "big ocean" is the father's way of saying fish heaven. he could have just said that the goldfish died, but this way, the children imagine the fish in a bigger, better place instead of just picturing a dead fish.

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the correct answer can either be a or b because it could be both but you should probally choose b