California
The clues from the text are "one state south" and "sea side". There are only a few states one state south of Oregon: Nevada and California. Nevada is landlocked which means it does not have any access to the ocean. Therefore, your answer must be California. California's entire Western border is on the ocean.
I believe it’s A. I hope that’s right!
What is Santiago's thought when the marlin jumps out of the water and he sees him for the first time?
A. how big he is and whether he has the strength to hold him on the line
B. how much money he will make when he returns with the fish
C. how jealous all the other fishermen will be when they see him
<u>D. how frightened he is by the power of this fish</u>
