TWTWB+Chapter+6-10

Chapter 6 List the signs in the yard and in the house that indicate that something was wrong. What action of Lee’s, while at Homer’s place, demonstrates his quick thinking? What does Ellie recall that confirms fears that something has happened? How does this influence their actions about the radio in the next few minutes? List the connections the various members of the group make and the theories they come up with as a result?

Chapter 7 What is Robyn’s bright idea and what other logical steps does she suggest? Why is the fax from Corrie’s father important? What is his motto? What is meant by Ellie’s comment ‘Our fear was making us think’? Quote two statements that show the depth of Ellie’s perception. (approx. page 79 & 81) How do Kevin, Corrie and Ellie foil the three soldiers?

Chapter 8 What terrible consequence does the event at Mrs Alexander’s have for Ellie? Explain the meaning of ‘you guys have got into the right kind of thinking pretty quickly’. What precautions do they take in the house to avoid detection?

Chapter 9 What is Ellie’s theory about the valley and Cobbler’s Bay? List the point of Homer’s plan for survival. What threat does the group face at Corrie’s and what is the outcome?

Chapter 10 How do you know Homer has the ability to put himself in the soldier’s minds? How does Ellie know that it is Robyn cocking the rifle and not a soldier? Who is Mr Clement and how has he helped? What vehicle do they decide to use to rescue Lee?

Discuss Ellie had felt uneasy before she left Hell, and she had begun to make some connections. Why was she afraid to ask questions?

When the friends realised they were alone they looked immediately to Ellie for leadership- with no discussion. Why was that a natural reaction? What qualities did Ellie have that inspired their confidence?

When Ellie realised she had led Kevin and Corrie into a trap in Mrs Alexander’s garden she felt she had been arrogant in assuming the leasdership