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

2. What type of environment does a Montessori school provide?
(a) Nurtuting and dependent.
(b) All free time.
(c) Highly structured.
(d) Nurturing and independent.

3. According to Montessori, what may happen if necessary supplies are not available in the classroom?
(a) Children will find another activity.
(b) Children will be dissappointed.
(c) Learning continues.
(d) Energy is wasted.

4. According to Montessori, how do adults do their work?
(a) With an external aim.
(b) Slowly.
(c) Pressured.
(d) With an internal aim.

5. According to Montessori, what occurs in terms of deviations, when an adult tries to help a child who does not need assistance?
(a) Invasion.
(b) Inhibition.
(c) Failure to create.
(d) Freedom.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Standing state about the existence of the body as a baby experiences it?

3. What is the reason for the difference in number of students per class in the Montessori classroom compared to the traditional classroom?

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

5. What does Standing compare the universe to when discussing how a child may see it?

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