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

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

3. What is the number one characteristic of a Montessori school?
(a) Children pursue their own interests.
(b) Children learn obedience first.
(c) State standards are taught.
(d) Only gifted children receive privileges.

4. When comparing normalized children to those in a traditional classroom, how are these children often described?
(a) As normal.
(b) As abnormal.
(c) As good children.
(d) As superior.

5. What does Standing suggest is a common property to cause and effect?
(a) Fear.
(b) Confusion.
(c) Disinterest.
(d) Interest and suprise.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Montessori, what effects does the herd instinct have in boys?

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

3. According to Montessori, what tends to occur when groups gather together, such as boys grouping together and girls grouping together?

4. Who persecuted Montessori's schools and teaching methods?

5. According to Montessori, which of the following is not an indication of the transition form the first to the second stage of childhood?

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