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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. In "Work, Sensorial, Normalcy," what does Standing mean by sensorial world?
(a) Conditioned learning.
(b) Required training.
(c) Complusion.
(d) An attachement to reality.

2. What does the chapter "Work, Sensorial, Normalcy," state are the pressures adults have in terms of work?
(a) Accomplish all tasks.
(b) Move faster.
(c) Move slower.
(d) Be 100% correct.

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

4. According to Montessori, which of the following is not a cause for a deviation?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Inhibition.
(c) Failure to create.
(d) Invasion.

5. What type of interaction occurs in a traditional classroom?
(a) Teacher-Child.
(b) Teacher-Environment.
(c) Child-Environemnt.
(d) Teacher-Child-Envorinment.

Short Answer Questions

1. In terms of furniture, what does Standing suggest a child prefers in "The Fundamental Problem & Prepared Environment"?

2. What is considered a good class size in a traditional school?

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

4. What is the reason for the difference in number of students per class in the Montessori classroom compared to the traditional classroom?

5. What type of work does the Montessori school promote?

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