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

2. According to Standing, in "Practical Life & Mental Processes," what does silence create?
(a) A peaceful class.
(b) Immobility.
(c) Calm students.
(d) A calm teacher.

3. What did Montessori feel was the problem when children do not want to work on their own?
(a) The child's ability to learn.
(b) The presentation of the material.
(c) The child's attention span.
(d) Problems with the teacher.

4. What type of environment does a Montessori school provide?
(a) All free time.
(b) Highly structured.
(c) Nurturing and independent.
(d) Nurtuting and dependent.

5. In "The Fundamental Problem & Prepared Environment," what type of food, does Standing state a child might prefer over a $500 ornate lunch?
(a) McDonalds.
(b) Homecooked.
(c) Grilled cheese.
(d) Crackers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Standing state about the existence of the body as a baby experiences it?

2. How does the Montessori method distinguish itself from other educational models?

3. What must a teacher understand to be successful in the Montessori classroom?

4. What is the aim of practicing life tasks such as domestic chores?

5. What type of things does Standing write astonish small children?

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