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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. According to Standing, what does the inner rhythm of the child represents?
(a) Mystic.
(b) Musician.
(c) Chaos.
(d) Organization.

2. According to Montessori, what is a sensitive period?
(a) Puberty.
(b) Increased emotional time.
(c) A period of increased ability to learn.
(d) Period where deviations may occur.

3. According to Standing, why is joy a surprise to some in terms of this emotion being tied to learning and the Montessori classroom?
(a) Joy is not linked to achievement.
(b) It is a healthy condition.
(c) All children feel joy.
(d) It occurs in traditional classrooms as well.

4. In "Exploration, Development," how does Standing describe the type of work that occurs among the children?
(a) Spontaneous and voluntary.
(b) Forced.
(c) Slow and calculated.
(d) Fast paced.

5. According to Montessori, in a class of normalized children, what takes the place of competition?
(a) Lack of expectations.
(b) Unfriendliness.
(c) Apathy.
(d) Mutual aid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one limitation Montessori had for continuing her schools?

2. In "The Fundamental Problem & Prepared Environment," what type of food, does Standing state a child might prefer over a $500 ornate lunch?

3. What does Standing state occurs naturally in children during the learning process?

4. According to Montessori, what are the two streams of development?

5. According to Standing, what is the purpose of the prepared educational environment?

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