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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 is the number one characteristic of a Montessori school?
(a) State standards are taught.
(b) Children learn obedience first.
(c) Children pursue their own interests.
(d) Only gifted children receive privileges.

2. What does Standing state, in Book 1, Chapter 2 , Montessori was a champion for?
(a) Separation.
(b) Wealth distribution.
(c) Taxes.
(d) Peace.

3. What element of a child's current activities did Montessori reduce and supplement with more structured activities?
(a) Time outside.
(b) Nap time.
(c) Reading time.
(d) Free play.

4. Who persecuted Montessori's schools and teaching methods?
(a) Fascists.
(b) Contempories.
(c) Puritans.
(d) Zeitgeist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a famous characteristic of the Montessori school?

2. Why are children initially unaware of cause and effect?

3. According to Standing, what did Froebel call the inner relationships that children look for between things?

4. What great philosopher felt that thinking about why a day is a day would be a waste of a day?

5. Where can the reader find additional details about the Montessori method?

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