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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 "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) Hypnotic influnce.
(c) They are given directions before visitors come in.
(d) Strong discipline.

2. In "The Fundamental Problem & Prepared Environment," what did Montessori say about universal oppression in relation to children?
(a) Children are oppressed only in poor countries.
(b) Children are learning how to fight oppression.
(c) Children are oppressed only in rich countries.
(d) Children are oppressed world wide.

3. When comparing the prepared environment of her classrooms, what did Montessori compare this to in the animal world?
(a) The wild.
(b) The nest.
(c) Placenta.
(d) The developed world.

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

5. What is the number one characteristic of a Montessori school?
(a) Children pursue their own interests.
(b) Children learn obedience first.
(c) Only gifted children receive privileges.
(d) State standards are taught.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Standing state that small children often accept?

2. According to Montessori, what is necessary for children who have had disordering experiences?

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

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

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

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