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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. What great philosopher felt that thinking about why a day is a day would be a waste of a day?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Polonius.
(c) Locke.
(d) Plato.

2. In "Size, Movement, Instinct, Reason," what does Standing suggest is a fundamental feature about the physical aspects of the Montessori classroom?
(a) Bare walls.
(b) Informational walls.
(c) Bright colors.
(d) Child sized furniture.

3. When Montessori gave up her medical practice to focus on her teaching, where was she invited a number of times?
(a) England.
(b) Japan.
(c) Asia.
(d) America.

4. What is a famous characteristic of the Montessori school?
(a) Children are very disciplined through the use of rules.
(b) There is not direction.
(c) Children have a lot of play time.
(d) Children are content doing their work.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Montessori, what is the primary tool for learning in infants and very young children?

2. What did Montessori suggest the human grows principally during the fires year of life?

3. In "Exploration, Development," how does Standing describe the type of work that occurs among the children?

4. For learning in the Montessori classroom to be successful, what is presented to the children?

5. What process does not complete itself for several years after birth and can be fostered by the Montessori school?

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