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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. In terms of time, what is first created in the child's mind in order to comprehend time?
(a) Details of time.
(b) Days.
(c) Minutes.
(d) General divisions.

2. During the time Montessori began working, who was making great efforts to understand the mentally ill?
(a) Clements.
(b) Freud.
(c) Kennedy.
(d) Newton.

3. Because of persecution from some groups, what happened to Montessori's teaching materials and books?
(a) They were banned.
(b) They were publically burned.
(c) There were stolen from the schools.
(d) They stopped all printing and publication of her materials.

4. Who, according to Montessori, offers profound insight into the truths of human nature?
(a) The Physician.
(b) The Teacher.
(c) The Adult.
(d) The Child.

5. What did Montessori feel would happen if one provides direct help for a child's mental growth needs during 0-6 year old?
(a) Stop growth.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Speed up growth.
(d) Impede growth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of work does the Montessori school promote?

2. According to Montessori, in addition to early childhood, what other stage of development is one of great transformation?

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. According to Montessori, what is the child developing during the first epoch of his life?

5. What type of principles does the Montessori method focus?

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