As a strong independent woman and doesn't care what people think.
Answer:
Yes man you can take indirect speech
The point of view is told in first person and the character is Scout.
Edit: Much obliged Dee. My bad :)
Answer:1) was ,2) visited 3) were 4)bought 5) have/taken 6)has/eaten 7) lived 8) did/leave/ left
Explanation: 1) not sure