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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, Part 5 : Chapter 1, Montessori & Froebel.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Size, Movement, Instinct, Reason," what stage of development is the child, at birth, considered, according to the Standing?
(a) Abstraction.
(b) First stage.
(c) Infancy.
(d) Embryonic.

2. According to the Montessori method, when is a child allowed to choose material on his own in the classroom?
(a) Whenever her pleases.
(b) When the teachers permits.
(c) When he knows how to use it.
(d) When he meets the age criteria for the material.

3. What is one example of an unusual task a visitor may see a Montessori child engaged in?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Reading.
(c) Writing.
(d) Sweeping the floor.

4. What does the Montessori school enable children to do?
(a) Learn dependnce.
(b) Be domestic helpers.
(c) Act independently of adult influence.
(d) Learn to accept criticism.

5. What does Montessori feel the first step to teacher preparation should be?
(a) Mental preparation.
(b) Physical preparation.
(c) College degree.
(d) Spiritual preparation.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Montessori, what are the two sins that will distort the true vision of a child?

2. After finding it too difficult to continue her work in Italy, where did Montessori go to continue her work?

3. According to Standing, what happens when the obstacles are removed from the path of the children?

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

5. What does a teacher in a traditional school, being tied to a curriculum experience each day?

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