Final answer:
August shows a pattern of hesitancy and resistance when prompted to engage in new activities, suggesting that when faced with the idea of going to school, he would likely hesitate and require encouragement to proceed.
Step-by-step explanation:
Based on the provided textual evidence, August's reaction when his mom talks to him about going to school is not of eagerness or immediate refusal, but rather one of hesitation and questioning. In the given excerpts, when faced with different situations, August tends to resist or protest initially and needs some coaxing, like when his father had to 'drive him into the water with his gold-headed cane' for him to join the others in clam digging. Therefore, the answers 'He eagerly agrees and can't wait to start' and 'He ignores her and walks away' do not align with his demonstrated behavior. Although there isn't a direct quote regarding school, it is reasonable to deduce from his characterized behavior that if faced with the prospect of school, August may cry or hesitate but eventually would require some encouragement or insistence from his parents.