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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 great philosopher felt that thinking about why a day is a day would be a waste of a day?
(a) Polonius.
(b) Locke.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Plato.

2. Who persecuted Montessori's schools and teaching methods?
(a) Fascists.
(b) Contempories.
(c) Puritans.
(d) Zeitgeist.

3. When Montessori gave up her medical practice to focus on her teaching, where was she invited a number of times?
(a) America.
(b) England.
(c) Asia.
(d) Japan.

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

5. Who was one of Montessori's Italian sponsors?
(a) The Duke.
(b) The Queen Mother.
(c) The King.
(d) The Prince.

Short Answer Questions

1. Standing uses the expression 'Young Explorer'; what does he state is unique about the young explorer?

2. During the time discussed in "Introductory Materials, Preparations & Discovery," what does Montessori discover about those she helped?

3. What is the number one characteristic of a Montessori school?

4. What element of a child's current activities did Montessori reduce and supplement with more structured activities?

5. After finding it too difficult to continue her work in Italy, where did Montessori go to continue her work?

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