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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Part Two : Chapter 2, Work, Sensorial, Normalcy.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Montessori value over words, according to a Catholic Priest that was quoted in "Development"?
(a) Deeds.
(b) Honesty.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Kindness.

3. Standing uses the expression 'Young Explorer'; what does he state is unique about the young explorer?
(a) He loses interest easily.
(b) He asks many questions.
(c) He is never idle.
(d) He rarely challenges himself.

4. According to Standing, why is joy a surprise to some in terms of this emotion being tied to learning and the Montessori classroom?
(a) All children feel joy.
(b) Joy is not linked to achievement.
(c) It occurs in traditional classrooms as well.
(d) It is a healthy condition.

5. What is the only organization designed to represent and promote the principles of the Montessori method?
(a) Teachers for Montessori.
(b) Teachers for America.
(c) Association Montessori Internationale.
(d) The National Organized Teaching Association.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Montessori feel was the problem when children do not want to work on their own?

2. Standing suggests that individuals set out to create two worlds, one within and one without, when does he state this begins?

3. What is the number one characteristic of a Montessori school?

4. According to Montessori, what is the first sign of normalization in a child?

5. As Montessori began working for underprivileged children, she had two assistants and how many children?

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