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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. Standing uses the expression 'Young Explorer'; what does he state is unique about the young explorer?
(a) He loses interest easily.
(b) He asks many questions.
(c) He rarely challenges himself.
(d) He is never idle.

2. Standing suggests that individuals set out to create two worlds, one within and one without, when does he state this begins?
(a) An an adult.
(b) As a toddler.
(c) At Birth.
(d) As an adolescent.

3. What must not be the only concern when designing a Montessori classroom?
(a) Enough materials.
(b) Aesthetic.
(c) Tables and chairs.
(d) Amount of free space.

4. In terms of time, what is first created in the child's mind in order to comprehend time?
(a) Days.
(b) Minutes.
(c) Details of time.
(d) General divisions.

5. According to Montessori, what can be said about the adults feeling of oppressing their children?
(a) It is not intentional.
(b) It is intentional.
(c) They feel it is necessary.
(d) They do not care.

Short Answer Questions

1. What great philosopher felt that thinking about why a day is a day would be a waste of a day?

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

3. At what age do many educational professional (non Montessori) feel children should learn how to read?

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

5. What is an natural and important factor to children's learning according to Standing in "Work, Sensorial, Normalcy"?

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