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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Part Two : Chapter 1, Exploration, Development &.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where can the reader find additional details about the Montessori method?
(a) At a local teaching university.
(b) The library.
(c) Montessori enducational system organizations.
(d) The author's other books.

2. How does Standing state a Montessori teacher should attend to the children?
(a) Be a minimalist.
(b) Very hands on.
(c) Be a lecturer.
(d) Offer help only to disabled children.

3. Who was one of Montessori's Italian sponsors?
(a) The Duke.
(b) The Queen Mother.
(c) The Prince.
(d) The King.

4. As Montessori began working for underprivileged children, she had two assistants and how many children?
(a) 30.
(b) 60.
(c) 50.
(d) 40.

5. During the time discussed in "Introductory Materials, Preparations & Discovery," what does Montessori discover about those she helped?
(a) They were decipherable.
(b) They did not want help.
(c) They were usually rich.
(d) They could not hear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Standing suggest is a common property to cause and effect?

2. What were the rooms called where the children had adult guidance and time for freedom?

3. During the time Montessori began working, who was making great efforts to understand the mentally ill?

4. What does Standing state about the existence of the body as a baby experiences it?

5. In "Development," what did Montessori give a living representation of through the work and writings?

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