Tomorrow, When The War Began | Chapter 6 Questions

1. What is the first sign that something is wrong at Ellie’s house?

The dogs being dead. It's the very first line that is said in the chapter and completely changes the air of the book. It is not just Ellie who realises it, it is the reader as well.

2. Who is the first person to really realise what is happening?

I honestly can't tell, it seems to be slow at first, a small bit of panic when Ellie sees the dogs, but I personally can't tell who really realises it happens first. I do have a thought that Lee would have likely have had some theories in his head before anything happened though. While his suggestion in Hell that Commemoration Day would be the perfect day to invade the country seems to be a joke, he realises at some point that it is less of a joke, and more of a reality.

3. What is Ellie’s reaction to this person’s caution? Why do you think she reacts this way?

Who's caution? I don't quite understand who is meant to be warning her of anything. But no matter what, Ellie seems to react to this all in an understandable way. For all she knows, her parents are dead, everyone she grew up with is dead. She is beginning to panic and doesn't see a break in everything that seems to hit them all at once after coming back from Hell.

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

Like said before, everything hits at once. The first five chapters seemed laid back almost, calm and beginning to tell a story of pain and hurt, however, no matter what the title explained, the pace completely changes the pace of the book. It's quick-fire information of everything and displays an array of emotions from every character involved.

5. If you were in this situation, would you test the radio or not? Give reasons for your thinking

Definitely. Communication systems like mobile services and Wi-Fi can be cut off easily and lost even easier. However, for radios to even be cut off seems to be extreme, as they are used for distress signals like boats and fires. Especially a fireman's radio being cut off of other channels.

6. Do you think the way the teenagers reacted to the realisation that Australia may have been invaded or at war was realistic? Why/why not

Yes, from their perspective, they are in a ghost town after a humongous event. Especially in Australia. Two major parts of Australia are its large landmass, and how many smaller countries and islands surround it. For example, if New Zealand and an Asian country were to start a war, Australia would be caught right in the middle, and likely forced to fight or hide for fear of their safety.

7. What possible reasons exist that could spark war or invasion of Australia?

Thinking about it, I can't find many reasons. Australia seems like a typically peaceful country compared to others around the world. Politics and the influence of the United Kingdom are typical reasons as well, however I still cannot find a reason.