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

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

3. Standing uses the expression 'Young Explorer'; what does he state is unique about the young explorer?
(a) He rarely challenges himself.
(b) He loses interest easily.
(c) He asks many questions.
(d) He is never idle.

4. When given the chance, how does the Montessori method suggest children will function?
(a) As a harmonious group.
(b) As adults.
(c) Independently.
(d) Chaotically.

5. Because of persecution from some groups, what happened to Montessori's teaching materials and books?
(a) They stopped all printing and publication of her materials.
(b) They were banned.
(c) There were stolen from the schools.
(d) They were publically burned.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of environment does a Montessori school provide?

2. What type of principles does the Montessori method focus?

3. What does Standing state is the strength of this book?

4. How does Standing state a Montessori teacher should attend to the children?

5. In addition to the qualities unique in children, what else does the Montessori method focus on?

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