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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. When comparing normalized children to those in a traditional classroom, how are these children often described?
(a) As normal.
(b) As abnormal.
(c) As superior.
(d) As good children.

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

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

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

5. Why are children initially unaware of cause and effect?
(a) They think they are invincible.
(b) They are not smart enough to understand it yet.
(c) They have no previous experience.
(d) Cause and effect only matter for older children.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the number one characteristic of a Montessori school?

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

5. According to Montessori, in a class of normalized children, what takes the place of competition?

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