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

2. What does Standing suggests that this book could be used as, despite its label as a biography?
(a) A door stop.
(b) A Noble Prize winner.
(c) A University textbook.
(d) An elementary school book.

3. 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) As a toddler.
(c) As an adolescent.
(d) At Birth.

4. What is the only organization designed to represent and promote the principles of the Montessori method?
(a) Teachers for Montessori.
(b) Association Montessori Internationale.
(c) Teachers for America.
(d) The National Organized Teaching Association.

5. Who, according to Montessori, offers profound insight into the truths of human nature?
(a) The Teacher.
(b) The Child.
(c) The Physician.
(d) The Adult.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the time Montessori began working, who was making great efforts to understand the mentally ill?

2. What is the number one characteristic of a Montessori school?

3. What were the rooms called where the children had adult guidance and time for freedom?

4. Where did Montessori and her parents move so she could go to a better school?

5. What does Standing state, in Book 1, Chapter 2 , Montessori was a champion for?

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