Maria Montessori: Her Life and Work Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

E. M. Standing
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Maria Montessori: Her Life and Work Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

E. M. Standing
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Part Two : Chapter 1, The Explorer, Development &.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Development," what were children given in a Montessori classroom that was evident through their obedience toward adults and ability to strive for perfection on their own terms?
(a) Good grades.
(b) Education in being an adult.
(c) Understanding of adults.
(d) Respect for inner life.

2. What were the rooms called where the children had adult guidance and time for freedom?
(a) Children's Rooms.
(b) Children's Houses.
(c) Learning Areas.
(d) Montessori Rooms.

3. When Montessori gave up her medical practice to focus on her teaching, where was she invited a number of times?
(a) Japan.
(b) America.
(c) England.
(d) Asia.

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

5. Who was one of Montessori's Italian sponsors?
(a) The Duke.
(b) The Queen Mother.
(c) The King.
(d) The Prince.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Exploration, Development," how does Standing describe the type of work that occurs among the children?

2. Why are children initially unaware of cause and effect?

3. What element of a child's current activities did Montessori reduce and supplement with more structured activities?

4. According to Montessori, what is the primary tool for learning in infants and very young children?

5. What was Montessori fortunate to have had?

(see the answer key)

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