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

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

3. What does Standing suggests that this book could be used as, despite its label as a biography?
(a) A University textbook.
(b) A door stop.
(c) A Noble Prize winner.
(d) An elementary school book.

4. Standing suggests that individuals set out to create two worlds, one within and one without, when does he state this begins?
(a) As an adolescent.
(b) At Birth.
(c) An an adult.
(d) As a toddler.

5. Why was Montessori's choice in professions different?
(a) She knew nothing about the profession.
(b) There was no female precedent.
(c) Her parents disapproved.
(d) She was not smart enough for the profession.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Montessori begin trying to help those less fortunate?

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

4. When did Montessori write her first book on her work?

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

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