Tomorrow When The War Began : Chapter 19 & 20

Chapter 19:

What makes Ellie think the soldiers walking past them are professionals?They were alert and they were moving as one

What do the soldiers fire at in the bushes?

A rabbit.

What are some clues that the group is starting to think ‘more like soldiers’?

They think about their moves carefully and look at the consequences. They look at how their moves will affect them. 

Do you think Homer’s plan will work? What problems do you think they might encounter?Yes, it might work. However, they could get caught and shot while going up to Heron or might not find any tanks.

What does Homer suggest they do when the group goes up to the Heron?Homer suggested blowing up the bridge.

What are his strategies to put his plan into action?He will use the cattle to distract the soldiers while getting away with the motorbikes. He was thinking about what he can use in the environment to overcome barriers. 

Chapter 20:

Why is Ellie nervous about being paired with Fi?Because Fi wasn't used to doing outdoors practical things.

What is true courage according to Ellie?when you are scared but you will still do it.

Were her concerns about Fi realized?Yes.

What is a clue Fi's relationship with Homer is becoming serious?She says 'I love you' to him in the walkie-talkie.

What problems do Fi and Ellie encounter on their mission to bring the tanker to the appropriate place under the bridge? How do they deal with these problems?A group of soldiers patrolling the streets come by truck and Fi and Ellie are scared they will get caught but the soldiers don't notice the truck. Ellie tries to silently roll down a hill but the brakes don't work and the steering wheel locks itself and she nearly crashes into a fence. She turns the ignition back on and swerves away from the fence.