Tomorrow When The War Begins Chapter Sixteen

1. What is the Hermit’s mother in law’s attitude toward him as seen in her letter? to say she's very angry about his actions.
2. What does this suggest about the way in which the Hermit’s family actually died? based on the letter it makes me feel like the hermit didn't murder his family but killed them mercifully.
3. What makes Ellie change her mind about Lee on the way back from the Hermit’s hut? because he said she only thinks from the gut.