When Samantha saw the new boy in class, her heart started pounding so fast and loudly that she was certain everybody could hear it. She straightened her posture and gently swept her bangs behind her right ear. As the boy sat down next to her, she gave him a quick glance and then a friendly smile. She was sure he noticed her bright red cheeks as she bent over her paper.

Highlight the statement that best reflects what can be inferred about Samantha based on the above passage.

1. She thought the boy had a nice backpack.
2. She was scared of the boy.
3. She thought the boy was cute.
4. She thought the boy was mean.