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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. How did Montessori begin trying to help those less fortunate?
(a) Teaching them how to read.
(b) Observing.
(c) Smuggling them out of the hospital.
(d) Giving them better medication.

2. What did Montessori value over words, according to a Catholic Priest that was quoted in "Development"?
(a) Kindness.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Honesty.
(d) Deeds.

3. What were the rooms called where the children had adult guidance and time for freedom?
(a) Children's Rooms.
(b) Learning Areas.
(c) Montessori Rooms.
(d) Children's Houses.

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

5. What was Montessori fortunate to have had?
(a) Rich parents.
(b) Educational opportunities.
(c) A lot of friends.
(d) A job as a teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of work does the Montessori school promote?

2. What did Montessori call the 1900s?

3. Standing suggests that individuals set out to create two worlds, one within and one without, when does he state this begins?

4. As Montessori began working for underprivileged children, she had two assistants and how many children?

5. Standing uses the expression 'Young Explorer'; what does he state is unique about the young explorer?

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