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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. What does Standing state that small children often accept?
(a) Only truth.
(b) Their dependance.
(c) Adult explanations.
(d) The impossible.

2. In "Development," what did Montessori give a living representation of through the work and writings?
(a) The zeitgeist of the age.
(b) The problems of education.
(c) The problems of society.
(d) The challenge of education.

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

4. As Montessori's popularity grew, what did she realize about the reach of her teaching methods?
(a) They are limited to early childhood.
(b) They could be effective up to the University age.
(c) They would not be understood in some countries.
(d) They can be taught to parents.

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?
(a) Respect for inner life.
(b) Education in being an adult.
(c) Understanding of adults.
(d) Good grades.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why was Montessori's choice in professions different?

3. What did Montessori feel was the problem when children do not want to work on their own?

4. What element of a child's current activities did Montessori reduce and supplement with more structured activities?

5. What is the only organization designed to represent and promote the principles of the Montessori method?

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