Which sentence from Wonder best reveals August's feelings through indirect characterization?

Question

The last surgery I had was eight months ago, and I probably won't have to have any more for another couple of years.
I can’t say I always wanted to go to school because that wouldn't be exactly true.
I would have been more nervous about meeting Mr. Tushman if I'd known I was also going to be meeting some kids from the new school.
I'm not exaggerating when I say this, but my heart literally started beating like I'd just run the longest race in the world.

Answer 1

The sentence that best reveals August's feelings through indirect characterization is:

"I'm not exaggerating when I say this, but my heart literally started beating like I'd just run the longest race in the world."

This sentence conveys August's intense nervousness and anxiety about the situation, allowing the reader to infer his emotional state without explicitly stating it. The comparison to running the longest race suggests a feeling of pressure and anticipation.