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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 does Standing state, in Book 1, Chapter 2 , Montessori was a champion for?
(a) Separation.
(b) Taxes.
(c) Peace.
(d) Wealth distribution.

2. What does Standing suggest is a common property to cause and effect?
(a) Interest and suprise.
(b) Disinterest.
(c) Fear.
(d) Confusion.

3. What is the only organization designed to represent and promote the principles of the Montessori method?
(a) Association Montessori Internationale.
(b) The National Organized Teaching Association.
(c) Teachers for America.
(d) Teachers for Montessori.

4. In "Exploration, Development," what does Standing suggest is absent in a Montessori school?
(a) Tests.
(b) Textbooks.
(c) Direction.
(d) Coercion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When given the chance, how does the Montessori method suggest children will function?

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

3. In "Exploration, Development," what does Standing suggest is the reasoning some put behind the children's ability to work on their own in a Montessori classroom?

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

5. What does Standing compare the universe to when discussing how a child may see it?

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