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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. Why are children initially unaware of cause and effect?
(a) Cause and effect only matter for older children.
(b) They have no previous experience.
(c) They are not smart enough to understand it yet.
(d) They think they are invincible.

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

3. In "Development," what did Montessori give a living representation of through the work and writings?
(a) The problems of society.
(b) The problems of education.
(c) The challenge of education.
(d) The zeitgeist of the age.

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

5. Where did Montessori and her parents move so she could go to a better school?
(a) Rome.
(b) France.
(c) Brussels.
(d) New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Montessori, what effects does the herd instinct have in boys?

2. In "The Explorer" chapter, what term is used to discuss the change we all face throughout life?

3. During the time Montessori began working, who was making great efforts to understand the mentally ill?

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

5. What is the first stage of development, ranging from age 0-6 years, considered?

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