Why does jerry insist to his mother that he needs a pair of goggles after spending a day on the beach?
a.) he wants to see the fish more closely.
b.)the other boys on the beach had goggles.
c.)the salt water burns his eyes when he swims.
d.)he thinks the goggles will make him a better swimmer.

I believe the answer is A: He wants to see the fish more closely. 

Atticus speaks that once the higher court analyzes this case, Tom has a good chance of going free or at least bringing in a new trial. As Atticus clarify, "Tom Robinson's a colored man, Jem. No jury in this part of the world's going to say, 'We assume you're guilty, but not very; on a charge like that".