Armistice Runner - Session 4 - Reading Comprehension answers

The reading comprehension answers for 'The Armistice Runner' cover chapters 7 and 8 and delve into the characters' reactions and feelings amidst the war's impact. Frank Thwaite disappears to avoid conscription, while Ernest notices an eerie quietness with all house doors shut. Lily's affection for Tim grows as she contemplates the fragility of life. The War Office's letter uses formal language as it is an official document. Ernest feels the village has lost its spirit due to the war casualties, and he is too emotional to speak when he meets Billy Mawson. Joseph's awkwardness around Ernest stems from uncertainty on how to address the grief of losing Fred. Ernest's mother relies on him for support in her devastation. Lily chooses to keep Ernest's story private until she knows the ending. The summary of these chapters must be concise, capturing the essence of the narrative in no more than 50 words.