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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. Where did Montessori find work after completing her schooling?
(a) Hospital.
(b) Insane asylum.
(c) University.
(d) Factory.

2. According to Montessori, what are the two streams of development?
(a) Conscious and unconscious.
(b) Physical and unconscious.
(c) Mental and physical.
(d) Mental and metaphysical.

3. According to Montessori, which of the following is not an indication of the transition form the first to the second stage of childhood?
(a) Boys become thinner.
(b) Voice drops.
(c) Milk teeth fall out.
(d) Increased confidence.

4. According to Montessori, when does a child begin to consciously participate in the growth and development of his mind?
(a) Ages 0-3 years.
(b) Ages 6-9 years.
(c) Ages 9-12 years.
(d) Ages 3-6 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an natural and important factor to children's learning according to Standing in "Work, Sensorial, Normalcy"?

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

3. What is the only organization designed to represent and promote the principles of the Montessori method?

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

5. When Montessori gave up her medical practice to focus on her teaching, where was she invited a number of times?

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