Explanation:
Scout spends more time with Miss Maudie, a widow that is very peppy and fun, who goes out into her garden or her porch every day and loves beauty. She also must love children, because she often baked cakes for the kids.
Hammer and tongs were the tools of the blacksmiths, which had to be very strong and energetic in their work.
Becasue of this "tongs and hammer" evoke the imagery of strengh and vehemence. So this means that the parish priest was very loud and vehement about the prayers.
I believe the answer is A: Age Range
