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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. At what age do many educational professional (non Montessori) feel children should learn how to read?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 7 years.
(d) 2 years.

2. Rather than to teach children, what is the true goal of the Montessori method?
(a) Direct energy.
(b) Force learning.
(c) Increase patience.
(d) Foster thought.

3. What is the aim of practicing life tasks such as domestic chores?
(a) Allow for movement.
(b) Keep children busy.
(c) To assist development.
(d) Help keep the room clean.

4. According to Montessori, how does the child absorb information from the environment?
(a) Direct education.
(b) Feeling.
(c) Hearing a lecture.
(d) By living.

5. When did Montessori write her first book on her work?
(a) 1909.
(b) 1929.
(c) 1919.
(d) 1899.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who, according to Montessori, offers profound insight into the truths of human nature?

2. What lessons should be combined with lessons of practical life?

3. In "Work, Sensorial, Normalcy," what does Standing mean by sensorial world?

4. According to Standing, what is the purpose of the prepared educational environment?

5. What does Standing state occurs naturally in children during the learning process?

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