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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, why it is important to have different educational principles for different stages of development?
(a) Development is too complex.
(b) Children are essentially different beings during different periods.
(c) Development varies in different genders.
(d) All children are different.

2. For learning in the Montessori classroom to be successful, what is presented to the children?
(a) Rewards.
(b) Options for free activities.
(c) Options for learning.
(d) Punishments.

3. What was Montessori fortunate to have had?
(a) Rich parents.
(b) A job as a teacher.
(c) Educational opportunities.
(d) A lot of friends.

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

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) Impede growth.
(b) Stop growth.
(c) Speed up growth.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Development," what did Montessori give a living representation of through the work and writings?

2. Standing states that there was not a female precedent for the work Montessori was doing, what does the author mean by "female precedent"?

3. After finding it too difficult to continue her work in Italy, where did Montessori go to continue her work?

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

5. According to Montessori, when does a child begin to consciously participate in the growth and development of his mind?

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