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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Part Three : Chapter 2, Practical Life & Mental Processes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aristotelian philosophy suggest about theories that separate the soul and body?
(a) They are fales.
(b) The are unattainable.
(c) They are unique.
(d) They have some truth.

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

3. Why was Montessori's choice in professions different?
(a) There was no female precedent.
(b) Her parents disapproved.
(c) She knew nothing about the profession.
(d) She was not smart enough for the profession.

4. According to Montessori, what prompts a child to learn to speak?
(a) Imitation.
(b) Forced by adults.
(c) Other children speaking.
(d) Inner impulse.

5. What is a famous characteristic of the Montessori school?
(a) Children are very disciplined through the use of rules.
(b) Children are content doing their work.
(c) Children have a lot of play time.
(d) There is not direction.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When did Montessori write her first book on her work?

3. Where can the reader find additional details about the Montessori method?

4. Who was one of Montessori's Italian sponsors?

5. What did Montessori feel would happen if one provides direct help for a child's mental growth needs during 0-6 year old?

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