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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Part Three : Chapter 2, Practical Life & Mental Processes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Montessori, when does a child begin to consciously participate in the growth and development of his mind?
(a) Ages 9-12 years.
(b) Ages 0-3 years.
(c) Ages 3-6 years.
(d) Ages 6-9 years.

2. What did Montessori suggest the human grows principally during the fires year of life?
(a) Bones.
(b) Muscles.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Reason.

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

4. In "Size, Movement, Instinct, Reason," what does the author state psychologists of this time placed an emphasis in?
(a) Positive behaviors.
(b) Deviations.
(c) Inherited behaviors.
(d) Learning theories.

5. According to Standing, in "Practical Life & Mental Processes," what does silence create?
(a) A calm teacher.
(b) Calm students.
(c) Immobility.
(d) A peaceful class.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Size, Movement, Instinct, Reason," according to Standing, what is the first act of a man's life?

2. According to Montessori, what sets the tune of development and the creation of self?

3. According to Montessori, what tends to occur when groups gather together, such as boys grouping together and girls grouping together?

4. Why did Montessori suggests that the animal instinct to walk at birth is gone in humans?

5. According to Montessori, in a class of normalized children, what takes the place of competition?

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