Ad the excerpt from Wonder by R. J. Palacio.

The other kids had started out the door, so I followed them.

"See you soon," said Mom, her voice sounding a little higher than normal. I didn't answer her.

Which inference correctly identifies how August and his mother are most likely feeling?

August follows the other kids out the door, which shows that he is excited and curious; his mother's voice sounds a little higher than normal, which shows that she is regretful.
August follows the other kids out the door, which shows that he is confused; his mother says she will see him soon, which shows that she is nervous and protective.
August does not answer his mother, which shows that he is angry and scared; his mother's voice sounds a little higher than normal, which shows that she is worried.
August does not answer his mother, which shows that he is surprised; his mother says she will see him soon, which shows that she is excited and confident.