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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 type of work does the Montessori school promote?
(a) Child-Adult paired work.
(b) Student-student paired work.
(c) Independent work.
(d) Group work.

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

3. In "Development," what was unique about what children are able to do in a Montessori classroom in terms of their mistakes?
(a) They can correct them.
(b) They are punished for them.
(c) Nothing is done.
(d) They are made fun of because of them.

4. What element of a child's current activities did Montessori reduce and supplement with more structured activities?
(a) Time outside.
(b) Nap time.
(c) Free play.
(d) Reading time.

5. What groups of people were often placed in mental institutions during the time Montessori began working?
(a) Foreigners.
(b) Criminals.
(c) Mentally retarded.
(d) Intellects.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Standing state is the strength of this book?

3. 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?

4. What does Standing state that small children often accept?

5. What type of environment does a Montessori school provide?

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