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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. What does Standing state about the existence of the body as a baby experiences it?
(a) They are intriuged.
(b) They do not realize it until much later.
(c) They can not make the connection.
(d) They are uninterested.

2. In "The Fundamental Problem & Prepared Environment," what type of food, does Standing state a child might prefer over a $500 ornate lunch?
(a) Grilled cheese.
(b) McDonalds.
(c) Crackers.
(d) Homecooked.

3. In "The Fundamental Problem & Prepared Environment," Standing discusses a daydream of Montessori's concerning her wish to teach adults about dealing with children. What did she wish she could do?
(a) Invite the adults to the Montessori classroom.
(b) Create a space big enough for the adults to learn in.
(c) Provide role playing exercises.
(d) Provide psychotherapy for all adults who deal with children.

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

5. What does Standing compare the universe to when discussing how a child may see it?
(a) A jigsaw puzzle.
(b) A maze.
(c) A straight line.
(d) An illusion.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of things does Standing write astonish small children?

3. When comparing the prepared environment of her classrooms, what did Montessori compare this to in the animal world?

4. What type of environment does a Montessori school provide?

5. According to Montessori, what is a sensitive period?

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