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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. Who was one of Montessori's Italian sponsors?
(a) The King.
(b) The Duke.
(c) The Prince.
(d) The Queen Mother.

2. As discussed in "Introductory Materials, Preparations & Discovery" based on Montessori's discovery, what was she initially able to do?
(a) Open a school.
(b) Make more money.
(c) Find a better job.
(d) Provided these individuals with equipment.

3. What does the chapter "Work, Sensorial, Normalcy," state are the pressures adults have in terms of work?
(a) Accomplish all tasks.
(b) Move faster.
(c) Move slower.
(d) Be 100% correct.

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

5. When comparing normalized children to those in a traditional classroom, how are these children often described?
(a) As normal.
(b) As good children.
(c) As abnormal.
(d) As superior.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Montessori, what is necessary for children who have had disordering experiences?

2. What type of work does the Montessori school promote?

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

4. In "Development," what were children given in a Montessori classroom that was evident through their obedience toward adults and ability to strive for perfection on their own terms?

5. According to Montessori, what occurs in terms of deviations, when an adult tries to help a child who does not need assistance?

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