The forgotten diary

2. questions

1. What was Emily doing in the attic when she found the diary? 
2.  Why did the diary’s initials “M.R.” surprise Emily?
3. What had Emily’s grandmother written about in the diary before mentioning the locket? 
4. How do you think Emily felt when the attic door creaked open, and why?
5. How long had the diary been hidden in the attic before Emily discovered it? *(Clue: Check the date in the story!)*
6. Where did Emily’s grandmother hide the locket, and how did Emily know where to look?
7.Why does the story use *“had played”* in the sentence: *“She had played under that oak tree as a child”*? 
8. Why might Emily’s grandmother have written *“Forgive me. I had no choice”* in the locket? 
9.What does the phrase *“the house was alive with memories”* suggest about the grandmother’s past? 
10.Do you think the secret in the locket will ever be solved? Why/why not?