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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 did Montessori value over words, according to a Catholic Priest that was quoted in "Development"?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Deeds.
(c) Honesty.
(d) Kindness.

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

3. What does Standing state, in Book 1, Chapter 2 , Montessori was a champion for?
(a) Separation.
(b) Taxes.
(c) Wealth distribution.
(d) Peace.

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

5. According to Montessori, when does the ability to reason begin to strengthen?
(a) 3-6 years.
(b) 6-12 years.
(c) 12-15 years.
(d) Adulthood.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Montessori, what are the two streams of development?

2. In "Work, Sensorial, Normalcy," what does Standing mean by sensorial world?

3. As Montessori's popularity grew, what did she realize about the reach of her teaching methods?

4. According to Standing, what is the nature of the psychic life of man?

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

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