Tomorrow, When The War Began | Chapter 5 Questions

1. What does Corrie’s choice in career say about her character?

Corrie's choice of career as a nurse is not elaborated on too much. She wants to travel the world and go to the places where she is needed the most. It shows that she wants to help those who can't help themselves and protect those who can't protect themselves. She doesn't want to work for money Ellie says she wants to, Corrie wants to work for the people.

2. The group’s ability to avoid arguing with each other is rare- do you think that there would have been more drama if you and your friends went bush for a week?

Definitely. It's impressive they were able to keep calm and refrain from an argument between themselves, but I do not think the friends I would take into the bush would have the same feelings about it. Especially if we had gotten low on food, arguments would absolutely spark from a lack of food.

3. Why do you think Ellie and Lee feel uneasy just before their return to Wirrawee from the Bush?

Part of Ellie's uneasiness spawns off of not knowing what the purpose of the fires going is, as well as Lee's uneasiness. They don't seem to have an explanation for this feeling, instead, Ellie attempts to pin it on guilt. She explains this is because of how she left her dad with a lot of work to do with the animals in the show.

4. What do you predict will await the group back home, why do you think this?

I think it definitely won't be joy and happiness. Unfortunately, since the next chapter is right on the next page, I accidentally looked at it. The dogs died. And I don't really think that will help the mood for them when they get home, especially knowing that according to the description of the book. The book's description stating -

'Seven teenagers take a trip to Hell.

And seven come back. To Hell.'

This definitely is not stating they are going home to see their homes turned exactly into a place like they were visiting.