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

2. After finding it too difficult to continue her work in Italy, where did Montessori go to continue her work?
(a) China.
(b) England.
(c) America.
(d) Spain.

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

4. What does Standing state is the strength of this book?
(a) Grammar.
(b) Discussion of traditional education.
(c) Explanation of the Montessori principles.
(d) Discussion of Maria's life.

5. In "Exploration, Development," what does Standing suggest is the reasoning some put behind the children's ability to work on their own in a Montessori classroom?
(a) They are simply playing and not learning.
(b) They are given directions before visitors come in.
(c) Strong discipline.
(d) Hypnotic influnce.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Montessori value over words, according to a Catholic Priest that was quoted in "Development"?

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

3. What great philosopher felt that thinking about why a day is a day would be a waste of a day?

4. How did Montessori begin trying to help those less fortunate?

5. Because of persecution from some groups, what happened to Montessori's teaching materials and books?

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