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TOMORROW WHEN THE WAR BEGAN

John Marsden

CHAPTER 2

 
  1. What does Homer’s chainsaw suggestion tell us about his character?

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  2. What is Ellie’s attitude towards the Wirawee Show? (What tone of voice does she use?)

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  3. Add Cobbler’s Bay and the Wirawee river to your sketch map.
  4. In what way/s are Kevin and Homer typical teenage boys (at least, according to Ellie)? (Page 19)

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  5. What kind of food items do you think the group finally packed to take into Hell? (Page 21)

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  6. What is the legend of the Hermit?

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  7. Why does Corrie slap Kevin’s hand? (Page 25)

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  8. What new information do we learn about each of the characters in this chapter? Add it to your notes about them. (Pages 20, 21, 22, 25)
  9. How does Corrie save the expedition?

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  10. Why do you think Robyn has an almost frightened look when she announces "I just found a bridge"? (Page 28)

 

Vocabulary Review

  1. Ellie says that at the end of the vehicle track they started travelling by "shank’s pony". (Page 18) What does she mean? (NOTE: People often say "shank’s mare" rather than pony.)

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  2. Match the following words/phrases with their definitions: Write out the correct definitions below the table.

WORD/PHRASE

DEFINITION

nurse (p.17)

not appearing very often

paddocks (p.17)

trying to inspire people, give them courage

occasional (p.18)

to explain something logically

motivational (p.20)

fields, meadows

rationalise (p.21)

troubled, upset, bothered

protuberances (p.22)

to overcome one’s fears and do something risky

escarpment (p.23)

to hold (s’thing) in your arms like a baby

unnerved (p.25)

the edge of a cliff

take the plunge (p.23)

gently

gingerly (p.27)

things that stick out

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