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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Part Two : Chapter 1, Exploration, Development &.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Exploration, Development," what does Standing suggest is the reasoning some put behind the children's ability to work on their own in a Montessori classroom?
(a) Hypnotic influnce.
(b) They are simply playing and not learning.
(c) They are given directions before visitors come in.
(d) Strong discipline.

2. In terms of time, what is first created in the child's mind in order to comprehend time?
(a) General divisions.
(b) Minutes.
(c) Details of time.
(d) Days.

3. How did Montessori begin trying to help those less fortunate?
(a) Teaching them how to read.
(b) Observing.
(c) Giving them better medication.
(d) Smuggling them out of the hospital.

4. What element of a child's current activities did Montessori reduce and supplement with more structured activities?
(a) Nap time.
(b) Reading time.
(c) Time outside.
(d) Free play.

5. What groups of people were often placed in mental institutions during the time Montessori began working?
(a) Intellects.
(b) Mentally retarded.
(c) Foreigners.
(d) Criminals.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was one of Montessori's Italian sponsors?

2. As Montessori began working for underprivileged children, she had two assistants and how many children?

3. When did Montessori write her first book on her work?

4. What did Montessori feel was the problem when children do not want to work on their own?

5. What does Standing suggest is a common property to cause and effect?

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