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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who, according to Montessori, offers profound insight into the truths of human nature?
(a) The Child.
(b) The Teacher.
(c) The Physician.
(d) The Adult.

3. Where can the reader find additional details about the Montessori method?
(a) At a local teaching university.
(b) The library.
(c) The author's other books.
(d) Montessori enducational system organizations.

4. In "Development," what did Montessori give a living representation of through the work and writings?
(a) The problems of education.
(b) The challenge of education.
(c) The problems of society.
(d) The zeitgeist of the age.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Development," what was unique about what children are able to do in a Montessori classroom in terms of their mistakes?

3. How did Montessori begin trying to help those less fortunate?

4. When given the chance, how does the Montessori method suggest children will function?

5. Where did Montessori find work after completing her schooling?

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