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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. According to Montessori, what is different in the way adults work compared to children?
(a) Adults try to make external changes.
(b) Adults have a better understanding of change.
(c) There are no differences.
(d) Adults try to make internal changes.

2. What is an natural and important factor to children's learning according to Standing in "Work, Sensorial, Normalcy"?
(a) Repetition.
(b) Receiving answers from adults.
(c) External thinking.
(d) Internal thinking.

3. What is the first stage of development, ranging from age 0-6 years, considered?
(a) A period of uniform growth.
(b) A period of transformation.
(c) A period of transformation.
(d) A stagnant period.

4. What was one limitation Montessori had for continuing her schools?
(a) Staff.
(b) Students.
(c) Community support.
(d) Funding.

5. What did Montessori feel would happen if one provides direct help for a child's mental growth needs during 0-6 year old?
(a) Stop growth.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Impede growth.
(d) Speed up growth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Montessori value over words, according to a Catholic Priest that was quoted in "Development"?

2. What did Montessori call the 1900s?

3. According to Montessori, what is suggested by the fact that from ages 6-12, there are fewer incidences of illness and mortality?

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

5. In "Work, Sensorial, Normalcy," what does Standing mean by sensorial world?

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