Answer:
In this section of reading, Jem is proud of Atticus because A: Atticus is a great shot
Explanation:
Atticus Finch is the main major character in the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” by “Harper Lee”.
Before his kids, Jem and Scout, were going on a trip, Atticus told them that to kill a “mockingbird” is a sin. But even though he was reluctant to kill the dog, he is determined to protect his family. When he shot the dog, who was out of control, his kids became proud of him for his shooting abilities. They were not aware of the fact that their father was a sharpshooter.