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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Exploration, Development," what does Standing suggest is absent in a Montessori school?
(a) Tests.
(b) Direction.
(c) Textbooks.
(d) Coercion.

2. What type of things does Standing write astonish small children?
(a) Only unique things.
(b) Other people.
(c) The smallest things.
(d) Most new things.

3. In "Exploration, Development," what does Standing suggest is the reasoning some put behind the children's ability to work on their own in a Montessori classroom?
(a) They are simply playing and not learning.
(b) They are given directions before visitors come in.
(c) Hypnotic influnce.
(d) Strong discipline.

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

5. In "Development," what was unique about what children are able to do in a Montessori classroom in terms of their mistakes?
(a) They are made fun of because of them.
(b) They can correct them.
(c) Nothing is done.
(d) They are punished for them.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. When did Montessori write her first book on her work?

5. As Montessori began working for underprivileged children, she had two assistants and how many children?

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