Tomorrow, When The War Began | Chapter 9 Questions

1. Why, in Ellie’s opinion, is Cobbler’s Bay and Wirrawee so important to the invaders?

Cobbler's Bay is important because of one thing. It's is how, even from a great height, you can not see into the because of the clouds that cover it up, this makes it impossible to see incoming ships or anything alike unless up close.

Wirrawee seems to be important because of an array of different reasons, from Wirrawee they can gain free access to the rest of the country. As well as the lack of nuclear or army protection nearby, this makes it an easier target to overtake.

2. Corrie and Ellie reminisce about how innocent they were in high school and even a few days ago. Why were they still innocent then? Why are they no longer innocent?

Because they believed in a different fantasy compared to when they were children, as children they believed in Santa and the Tooth Fairy. But as they grew they believed they grew out of fantasy and into reality. They kept themselves in one fantasy though, safety. They now see that they are never going to feel safe again and that they have come into a truer reality.

3. Why does Homer think splitting up is a good idea?

Losing two or three of their friends is better than being left alone. Homer probably thinks they have lost Robyn and Lee, and he doesn't want to lose the rest of his friends to the war.

4. Why do you think the author added the few lines about an Australian jet flying overhead?

I think that this was to create anticipation for the blowing up of the houses. This was a dramatic happening and the tension build-up made it even bigger than what it would have been if written normally.

5. By blowing up Corrie’s house, what does the invading force demonstrate to the teenagers?

That they show no mercy to what the others care about. The teenagers are caring about the heirlooms and pictures their homes contain, but the soldiers have no regard for such items.

6. Why do you think Corrie reacted the way she did?

She has lost her family, two of her friends, and now her home. She wanted to keep the items of her memories and is now afraid that everything she has grown up with will disappear from her. She's afraid that now her reminders of the past are gone, she will forget them.