Tomorrow, When The War Began Chapter Sixteen

What is the Hermit’s mother in law’s attitude toward him

as seen in her letter? She doesn't think he'd be the type of person to do something like that

What does this suggest about the way in which the

Hermit’s family actually died? The town people could've set it up considering they didn't particularly like the family
What makes Ellie change her mind about Lee on

the way back from the Hermit’s hut? That Lee is really the one she has feelings for