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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. In "Development," what was unique about what children are able to do in a Montessori classroom in terms of their mistakes?
(a) They can correct them.
(b) They are punished for them.
(c) Nothing is done.
(d) They are made fun of because of them.

2. During the time discussed in "Introductory Materials, Preparations & Discovery," what does Montessori discover about those she helped?
(a) They were usually rich.
(b) They could not hear.
(c) They did not want help.
(d) They were decipherable.

3. What type of work does the Montessori school promote?
(a) Group work.
(b) Child-Adult paired work.
(c) Independent work.
(d) Student-student paired work.

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

5. After finding it too difficult to continue her work in Italy, where did Montessori go to continue her work?
(a) America.
(b) England.
(c) Spain.
(d) China.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Montessori, when does the ability to reason begin to strengthen?

3. What does Standing state, in Book 1, Chapter 2 , Montessori was a champion for?

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

5. According to Montessori, in addition to early childhood, what other stage of development is one of great transformation?

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