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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Part Three : Chapter 1, Size, Movement, Instinct, Reason.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who defined man as the rational animal?
(a) Aristotle.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Plato.
(d) Jung.

2. According to Montessori, what sets the tune of development and the creation of self?
(a) The body.
(b) Adults.
(c) The soul.
(d) The mind.

3. After finding it too difficult to continue her work in Italy, where did Montessori go to continue her work?
(a) England.
(b) America.
(c) Spain.
(d) China.

4. What does Standing state about the existence of the body as a baby experiences it?
(a) They are uninterested.
(b) They do not realize it until much later.
(c) They are intriuged.
(d) They can not make the connection.

5. According to Montessori, which of the following is not an indication of the transition form the first to the second stage of childhood?
(a) Boys become thinner.
(b) Milk teeth fall out.
(c) Increased confidence.
(d) Voice drops.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Size, Movement, Instinct, Reason," according to Standing, what is the first act of a man's life?

2. What does Standing state occurs naturally in children during the learning process?

3. Why did Montessori suggests that the animal instinct to walk at birth is gone in humans?

4. What is a famous characteristic of the Montessori school?

5. According to Montessori, when does a child begin to consciously participate in the growth and development of his mind?

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