Tomorrow, When the War Began - Chapter 5 + 6

Chapter Five

What does Corrie's choice in career say about her? (she wants to be a nurse btw).
Corrie's decision to become a nurse in countries that need nurses the most showcases her caring nature. It shows that she A) doesn't want to stay in Australia which is also proven by the way she wants to travel everywhere before becoming a nurse, B) She is extremely caring and wishes to help and comfort people, C) She's most likely empathetic and wants to help those in need.

The group's ability to avoid arguing with each other is rare - do you think there would've been more drama if you and your friends went into the bush for a week?
I don't think so because my friend group are pretty tight and none of us have any problems with anyone else. I think we'd get into dumb fights that aren't really fights such as Natasha getting worked up when I say soccer instead of football or when we tease each other.

Why do you think Ellie and Lee feel uneasy just before their return to Wirrawee from the Bush?
I believe Ellie and Lee feel uneasy mostly because of the sheer amount of planes flying back and the 6 different bush fires they could see. Ellie mentions that "Two looked quite big. It was really too early in the year for major bush fires, but too late for burning off." I think along with the fact that earlier Lee's joke suggestion of World War Three might've just been sitting in the back of their minds. They also might have an extremely strong gut feeling.

What do you predict will await the group back home, why do you think this?
I believe that some sort of trouble may be awaiting them due to the fires, suggesting something may have gone wrong at the show. Similar to how when you're away for a few days and when you come back so has happened all at once. An example could be how my Mom and I went away to Queenstown and came back to learn a house blew up. I believe that something may have happened at the show.

Chapter Six

What is the first sign something is wrong at Ellie's house?

The fact that the dogs aren't making noise or aren't running out to greet Ellie. Ellie mentions that usually they' run out and make lots of noise when she came home. 

Who is the first person to really realize what is happening?

The first person to suggest something such as a war might've happened is Robyn who starts to list everything and mentions that "Something really bad is happening, something quite evil.". However Lee is the first one to mention that there was most likely some sort of invasion which started a war.

What is Ellie's response to this person's caution? Why do you think she reacts this way?

Ellie reacts in a reasonable way for someone who is facing the fact that their family may be dead. She starts yelling at Robyn for saying that they've "got to assume that they're not down the pub or gone on a holiday". Ellie is shocked that Robyn believes that Ellie's parents would leave the family's dogs to die.

How is the pace in this chapter different from the chapters before?

This chapters pace is a little faster then the previous ones which can showcase the sense of urgency and fear that the characters are faced with. Because the story is told in first person, it also means that we hear Ellie's thoughts which are probably racing at the moment. The pace of the chapter showcases this and shows how the characters went from a chill camping trip (read about at a slow pace) and the new sense of fear and urgency they feel (read at a fairly fast pace).

If you were in this situation, would you test the radio? Give reasons for your thinking. 

I would test the radio mainly because what's the worst that could happen? I wouldn't know if the radio worked or not and there's a 50/50 chance that it will. I'd view it as worth a try.

Do you think that the way the teenagers reacted to the realization that Australia may have been invaded and at war is realistic? Why/Why not.

I think so because they are very shocked with Ellie even saying "Absolutely not possible. These things just don't happen, not here, not in this country." which shows just how shocking this is. They also react and start freaking out about there own families and whether they're OK. They even almost break up the group and go to each others house but they decide against this.