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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 groups of people were often placed in mental institutions during the time Montessori began working?
(a) Intellects.
(b) Foreigners.
(c) Mentally retarded.
(d) Criminals.

2. What is the number one characteristic of a Montessori school?
(a) Children pursue their own interests.
(b) State standards are taught.
(c) Children learn obedience first.
(d) Only gifted children receive privileges.

3. What type of principles does the Montessori method focus?
(a) Those that are effective in adults.
(b) Those that occur naturally in children.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) Reading.

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

5. In addition to the qualities unique in children, what else does the Montessori method focus on?
(a) Relationships with parents.
(b) Competition among children.
(c) Ability to read.
(d) Changes as children age.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Montessori gave up her medical practice to focus on her teaching, where was she invited a number of times?

2. Who was one of Montessori's Italian sponsors?

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

4. What does Standing suggests that this book could be used as, despite its label as a biography?

5. As Montessori's popularity grew, what did she realize about the reach of her teaching methods?

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