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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Part 4 : Chapter 2, Liberty in Education & the Montessori Directress.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Standing state occurs naturally in children during the learning process?
(a) Satisfaction.
(b) Repetition.
(c) Incorrect answers.
(d) Frustration.

2. What does Standing state is the strength of this book?
(a) Explanation of the Montessori principles.
(b) Grammar.
(c) Discussion of traditional education.
(d) Discussion of Maria's life.

3. Where did Montessori find work after completing her schooling?
(a) University.
(b) Hospital.
(c) Insane asylum.
(d) Factory.

4. Why was Montessori's choice in professions different?
(a) She was not smart enough for the profession.
(b) She knew nothing about the profession.
(c) Her parents disapproved.
(d) There was no female precedent.

5. According to Montessori, when does the second epoch of development begin?
(a) Around 12 years old.
(b) Around 18 years old.
(c) Around 6 years old.
(d) Afreouns 21 years old.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Standing state, in Book 1, Chapter 2 , Montessori was a champion for?

2. When considering the fact that the child creates his own mind, what does Standing suggest separates man from animal?

3. According to Montessori, what occurs in terms of deviations, when an adult tries to help a child who does not need assistance?

4. What is one of the most misunderstood elements of the Montessori method?

5. What does the chapter "Work, Sensorial, Normalcy," state are the pressures adults have in terms of work?

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