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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Part 4 : Chapter 2, Liberty in Education & the Montessori Directress.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Montessori, what are the two sins that will distort the true vision of a child?
(a) Anger and a mean spirit.
(b) Pride and selfishness.
(c) Selfishness and anger.
(d) Pride and anger.

2. In "Development," what did Montessori give a living representation of through the work and writings?
(a) The zeitgeist of the age.
(b) The challenge of education.
(c) The problems of society.
(d) The problems of education.

3. According to Montessori, what sets the tune of development and the creation of self?
(a) The mind.
(b) The body.
(c) Adults.
(d) The soul.

4. Why was Montessori's choice in professions different?
(a) Her parents disapproved.
(b) There was no female precedent.
(c) She was not smart enough for the profession.
(d) She knew nothing about the profession.

5. 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) Education in being an adult.
(c) Good grades.
(d) Respect for inner life.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Montessori, how does the child absorb information from the environment?

2. As discussed in "Introductory Materials, Preparations & Discovery" based on Montessori's discovery, what was she initially able to do?

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

4. What did Montessori suggest the human grows principally during the fires year of life?

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

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