Tomorrow, When The War Began | Chapter 2 Questions

1. How did the group of teenagers ascend Tailors Stitch?

Ellie drove her dad's Landrover, and the rest was walked.

2. What are the two special events happening the day after the teenagers leave for the bush?

Commemoration day is happening, as well as the Wirrawee Show.

3. How many days were they planning on staying? How much food do you think is reasonable to bring, split between 7 teenagers?

They planned to stay for five days. I honestly could not tell how much food would need to be brought. For such a trip you could take a mountain and live off of that. Or you could take less and live off of food you find in the bush.

4. Who is the Hermit and what is he supposed to have done? 

He is said to be an ex-murderer who murdered his wife and baby. It was told that he lived in Hell, that was why he was named the Hermit from Hell.

5. Do you think the Hermit will be significant to this story? Why/Why not?

I believe he will be like mentioned in the previous post. He has been mentioned too much to not be significant in at least some way. Whether he may actually appear in the story I know that he will be influential.

6. Is their decent down Satan’s Steps into Hell dangerous? Discuss what are the dangers, how could they have made it safer, what would you have done?

Going out into the bush is always dangerous. Especially in Australia. As discussed in the story itself, there are snakes, wildlife, getting lost, bush fires, and many more that go unmentioned. Having a lot of medical supplies, insect repellent, water and a way to light a fire is a necessity. Personally, with six others, I feel as if an entire pack should have been dedicated to such a thing or spread out across all of the seven.

7. Predict what the bridge signifies

I believe that it symbolises the crossover into the next part of the story.