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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. When considering the fact that the child creates his own mind, what does Standing suggest separates man from animal?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Speech.
(c) Love.
(d) Desire.

2. According to Montessori, in addition to early childhood, what other stage of development is one of great transformation?
(a) Adolescence.
(b) Adulthood.
(c) 9 year olds.
(d) Toddler.

3. What process does not complete itself for several years after birth and can be fostered by the Montessori school?
(a) Self.
(b) Progressive incarnation.
(c) Superior incarntaion.
(d) Inactive incarnation.

4. Why did Montessori suggests that the animal instinct to walk at birth is gone in humans?
(a) It is unnecessary.
(b) We have the opportunity to create our movement.
(c) We have digressed as a species.
(d) Infants are too pampered.

5. What does Standing state occurs naturally in children during the learning process?
(a) Frustration.
(b) Incorrect answers.
(c) Satisfaction.
(d) Repetition.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Standing, what did Froebel call the inner relationships that children look for between things?

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

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

5. In "Development," what were children given in a Montessori classroom that was evident through their obedience toward adults and ability to strive for perfection on their own terms?

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