Question

what is the meaning of the phrase \his heart was beginning to sink\ in line 4?
○ the king was feeling angry.
○ the king was feeling curious.
○ the king was feeling gloomy.
○ the king was feeling hopeful.

Explanation:

The phrase "his heart was beginning to sink" means a feeling of disappointment or sadness (gloomy). Angry is about anger, curious about interest, hopeful about optimism—none match. Gloomy fits the sinking heart's connotation of dejection.

Answer:

C. The King was feeling gloomy.