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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Part One : Chapter 2, Development &.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the time Montessori began working, who was making great efforts to understand the mentally ill?
(a) Clements.
(b) Freud.
(c) Kennedy.
(d) Newton.

2. What profession did Montessori eventually decide to pursue?
(a) Teaching.
(b) Business.
(c) Medicine.
(d) International Relations.

3. Where did Montessori find work after completing her schooling?
(a) University.
(b) Hospital.
(c) Insane asylum.
(d) Factory.

4. Where did Montessori and her parents move so she could go to a better school?
(a) Rome.
(b) Brussels.
(c) France.
(d) New York.

5. What does Standing state is the strength of this book?
(a) Discussion of traditional education.
(b) Explanation of the Montessori principles.
(c) Discussion of Maria's life.
(d) Grammar.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Development," what did Montessori give a living representation of through the work and writings?

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

3. What groups of people were often placed in mental institutions during the time Montessori began working?

4. What type of principles does the Montessori method focus?

5. In addition to the qualities unique in children, what else does the Montessori method focus on?

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