Oates MOST LIKELY chose the title "Journey" because A. it fits best with the story's unusual point of view. B. most people have experienced a journey in their lives. C. it accentuates the many changes in setting in the story. D. most of the people the author knew had traveled to the area.
Title of the story always represents the content of the story. The title must give an idea of what the story is about. So we can nullify options B,C and D. A is the answer