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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 did Montessori value over words, according to a Catholic Priest that was quoted in "Development"?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Kindness.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Deeds.

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

3. How does Standing state a Montessori teacher should attend to the children?
(a) Be a lecturer.
(b) Be a minimalist.
(c) Very hands on.
(d) Offer help only to disabled children.

4. What type of things does Standing write astonish small children?
(a) The smallest things.
(b) Other people.
(c) Most new things.
(d) Only unique things.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Standing suggests that individuals set out to create two worlds, one within and one without, when does he state this begins?

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

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

4. As Montessori's popularity grew, what did she realize about the reach of her teaching methods?

5. When Montessori gave up her medical practice to focus on her teaching, where was she invited a number of times?

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