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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Part 4 : Chapter 1, XV & XVI: The Fundamental Problem & Prepared Environment.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of principles does the Montessori method focus?
(a) Those that occur naturally in children.
(b) Those that are effective in adults.
(c) Reading.
(d) Mathematics.

2. Where did Montessori and her parents move so she could go to a better school?
(a) Rome.
(b) France.
(c) New York.
(d) Brussels.

3. What does Standing compare the universe to when discussing how a child may see it?
(a) A jigsaw puzzle.
(b) An illusion.
(c) A maze.
(d) A straight line.

4. According to Montessori, when does the ability to reason begin to strengthen?
(a) 3-6 years.
(b) Adulthood.
(c) 6-12 years.
(d) 12-15 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During the time discussed in "Introductory Materials, Preparations & Discovery," what does Montessori discover about those she helped?

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

3. According to Montessori, what effects does the herd instinct have in boys?

4. According to Montessori, what is necessary for children who have had disordering experiences?

5. What did Montessori value over words, according to a Catholic Priest that was quoted in "Development"?

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