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

2. According to Standing, what happens when the obstacles are removed from the path of the children?
(a) Desire for play increases.
(b) Learning increases.
(c) Expectations decrease.
(d) Appreciation increases.

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) Provide psychotherapy for all adults who deal with children.
(b) Provide role playing exercises.
(c) Create a space big enough for the adults to learn in.
(d) Invite the adults to the Montessori classroom.

4. What type of interaction occurs in the Montessori classroom?
(a) Teacher-Child.
(b) Teacher-Child-Environment.
(c) Teacher-Environment.
(d) Child-Environment.

5. What did Montessori feel was the problem when children do not want to work on their own?
(a) The child's ability to learn.
(b) The child's attention span.
(c) Problems with the teacher.
(d) The presentation of the material.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the chapter "Work, Sensorial, Normalcy," state are the pressures adults have in terms of work?

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

4. What is considered a good class size in a Montessori classroom?

5. According to Montessori, what is the first sign of normalization in a child?

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