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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. According to Montessori, what is the primary tool for learning in infants and very young children?
(a) Mind.
(b) Adult instruction.
(c) Hands.
(d) Feet.

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

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?
(a) Strong discipline.
(b) They are simply playing and not learning.
(c) Hypnotic influnce.
(d) They are given directions before visitors come in.

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

5. As Montessori began working for underprivileged children, she had two assistants and how many children?
(a) 50.
(b) 30.
(c) 40.
(d) 60.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Montessori, when does the second epoch of development begin?

2. What does Standing suggests that this book could be used as, despite its label as a biography?

3. As Montessori's popularity grew, what did she realize about the reach of her teaching methods?

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

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

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