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

2. What did Montessori call the 1900s?
(a) The Time for Change.
(b) The Educational Revolution.
(c) The Century for the Teacher.
(d) The Century of the Child.

3. 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) Speed up growth.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Impede growth.

4. What did Montessori feel was the problem when children do not want to work on their own?
(a) The child's attention span.
(b) The child's ability to learn.
(c) The presentation of the material.
(d) Problems with the teacher.

5. According to Montessori, what effects does the herd instinct have in boys?
(a) Fight other groups.
(b) Learn more.
(c) Wean them from maternal domination.
(d) Become mentally stronger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who persecuted Montessori's schools and teaching methods?

2. According to Montessori, which of the following is not an indication of the transition form the first to the second stage of childhood?

3. For learning in the Montessori classroom to be successful, what is presented to the children?

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

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

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