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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Part Two : Chapter 1, The Explorer, Development &.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Montessori write her first book on her work?
(a) 1929.
(b) 1909.
(c) 1899.
(d) 1919.

2. As discussed in "Introductory Materials, Preparations & Discovery" based on Montessori's discovery, what was she initially able to do?
(a) Find a better job.
(b) Provided these individuals with equipment.
(c) Make more money.
(d) Open a school.

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

4. What is a famous characteristic of the Montessori school?
(a) Children have a lot of play time.
(b) There is not direction.
(c) Children are content doing their work.
(d) Children are very disciplined through the use of rules.

5. According to Montessori, what tends to occur when groups gather together, such as boys grouping together and girls grouping together?
(a) Group instinct.
(b) Gang mentality.
(c) Sexual divisions.
(d) Herd instinct.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Montessori, why it is important to have different educational principles for different stages of development?

2. Why was Montessori's choice in professions different?

3. From ages 0-3, Montessori considered the Absorbent Mind; what is another term for the absorbent mind?

4. How does Standing state a Montessori teacher should attend to the children?

5. In terms of time, what is first created in the child's mind in order to comprehend time?

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